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India Today
16 hours ago
- India Today
Indian-origin Delta pilot arrested from aircraft on child sex abuse charges
An Indian-origin pilot of Delta Airlines was arrested at San Francisco International Airport in connection with a disturbing case involving alleged sex crimes against a child, the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office said in an official statement. The accused, Rustom Bhagwagar, was arrested from the aircraft he was to an official statement, detectives from the Sheriff's Investigation Division have been working on the case since April 2025, after receiving a report of child sexual abuse. A Ramey arrest warrant was subsequently secured for the suspect, identified as 34-year-old Rustom Bhagwagar of learned during the course of the investigation that Bhagwagar, an active commercial airline pilot, was scheduled to fly into San Francisco International Airport on the evening of Saturday, July 26. At approximately 9:35 PM, Sheriff's Office detectives, with support from Homeland Security Investigations, boarded the arriving aircraft and took Bhagwagar into custody. He was later booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on five counts of oral copulation with a child under the age of 10. Bhagwagar is being held on $5 million bail.- Ends
Hindustan Times
18 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
US: Delta Air Lines pilot held on child sex abuse charges
Delta Air Lines pilot Rustom Bhagwagar (34) was arrested on Saturday night (local time) after the plane landed at San Francisco International Airport. A spokesperson said, "Delta has zero tolerance for unlawful conduct and will fully cooperate with law enforcement."(AFP) Following a three-month federal investigation, he faces five counts of oral copulation with a child under 10, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office. Federal agents and sheriff's deputies stormed the cockpit of the Delta Airlines flight over the weekend and arrested the co-pilot, authorities said, CBS News reported. Flight 2809 arrived at San Francisco International Airport at about 9:35 pm (local time) Saturday when agents from Homeland Security Investigations and Contra Costa Sheriff's deputies boarded the Boeing 757-300 jet and removed the co-pilot, the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office said, as per CBS News. The investigation began in April after the Sheriff's Office received a report of sex crimes against a child, the office said. Detectives later learned that Bhagwagar was an airline pilot and was due to fly into SFO on Saturday evening. A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security told CBS News Bay Area that HSI agents assisted the sheriff's deputies by getting them airport and plane access. Delta Air Lines told CBS News that it will defer comment to the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office and the Sheriff's Office. "Delta has zero tolerance for unlawful conduct and will fully cooperate with law enforcement," a spokesperson said. "We are appalled by reports of the charges related to the arrest, and the individual in question has been suspended pending an investigation," CBS News reported. A passenger aboard the flight told CBS News Bay Area that the plane had just arrived at the gate when deputies and federal agents boarded through the door between the coach and first class sections and pushed their way past passengers who were in the aisle retrieving their belongings from the overhead bins. Bhagwagar is being held at the Martinez Detention Facility on USD 5 million bail, the Sheriff's Office said, as per CBS News.
News18
2 days ago
- News18
Former Marine Arrested After 11 Stabbed at Michigan Walmart Hero Bystanders Intervene
After nearly a dozen people were stabbed at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, Saturday afternoon, the quick actions of a couple of Marines and other bystanders helped stop the attacker from causing further of the injured were in serious condition Sunday afternoon, after what police described as a 'random' act by a lone attacker. One victim was treated and released, Dr. Thomas Schermerhorn, the chief medical officer at Munson Medical Center, said at a Sunday afternoon news conference. All victims are expected to survive, he added. They range in age from 29 to 84.'It appears that these were all random acts,' Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea said earlier Sunday. 'The victims were not predetermined,' and there's no indication of additional suspects, the sheriff suspect, identified as 42-year-old Bradford James Gille of Afton, Michigan, faces charges of one count of terrorism and 11 counts of assault with intent to murder, Shea said Sunday afternoon. He is set to be arraigned early this week and faces life in prison, officials 4:10 p.m., Gille entered the Walmart in Garfield Township and stayed inside until the incident unfolded at 4:45 p.m., the sheriff said. Gille was armed with a 'folding knife' and stabbed 11 people in the store's checkout area, according to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office. One of the victims is a Walmart employee.A sheriff's deputy arrived at the scene 'within minutes' and took the suspect into custody, the sheriff said. Citizens in Walmart also assisted in the apprehension of the suspect and treatment of victims, he said, without providing details. The suspect was not injured. Mobile App -
Saudi Gazette
3 days ago
- Health
- Saudi Gazette
At least 11 injured in mass stabbing at Walmart in Michigan; suspect in custody
TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan — At least 11 people are being treated for injuries following a mass stabbing at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, on Saturday, according to Munson Healthcare. 'We can confirm that 11 victims are being treated at Munson Medical Center,' the hospital said in a statement, noting that its emergency department is managing 'a higher-than-usual volume of patients.' 'Our thoughts are with all those affected by this event, and we are grateful to the first responders and law enforcement for their swift action,' it added. The incident occurred shortly after 5 p.m. local time (2100 GMT), prompting a major emergency response and lockdown of the area. Michigan State Police described the situation as an 'active incident' and urged the public to avoid the scene. Later, authorities confirmed there was no ongoing threat to the public, and a suspect had been taken into custody. The Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation. Officials have not released the identity or possible motive of the suspect. Eyewitnesses said multiple victims were seen being taken from the store to ambulances, with some reports indicating chaotic scenes inside the Walmart. Local outlet UpNorthLive reported a significant law enforcement presence around the store and surrounding businesses, which were cordoned off as a precaution. Emergency crews remained at the site into the evening as investigators continued to gather details. Traverse City, located on the shores of Lake Michigan, is a small city with a population of about 15,000 residents. — Agencies
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Traverse City stabbing: What happened at Walmart? Michigan police at the scene
A stabbing incident at Traverse City's Walmart left several people injured, locals reported, citing radio scanners on Saturday. A large police presence could be seen at the scene. Police are yet to reveal details on the victims and the suspect. Scanners reported that a Level 2 MCI (Mass Casualty Incident) was declared. However, as per reports, the suspect was detained. A stabbing incident was reported in Traverse City on Saturday(Unsplash) 'At least 1 suspect in custody after stabbing incident at Traverse City, Michigan Walmart; multiple victims injured, some seriously,' a local channel posted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. 'Just spoke to a witness to Traverse City Walmart stabbing. He said it happened indoors, near the pharmacy, and that several victims were senior citizens,' another person tweeted. Traverse City police is yet to issue an official statement about the reported mass stabbing. The incident on Saturday comes days after a 64-year-old Traverse City woman was hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries in a reported stabbing at a Garfield Township apartment complex, according to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office. Police later determined that the stabbing was self-inflicted and that there was no danger to the public. The woman was not identified. Traverse City is located in northern Michigan, along the shores of Grand Traverse Bay, part of Lake Michigan. Situated in Grand Traverse County, it's approximately 250 miles northwest of Detroit and 140 miles northeast of Green Bay, Wisconsin. The city is known for its cherry orchards, beaches, and the annual Film Festival.
