A Breeze Airlines passenger allegedly caused a disturbance during the flight to Los Angeles. The plane diverts to the Grand Junction, Colorado, airport.
A Breeze Airways flight was diverted after police say an alleged unruly passenger allegedly caused a flight to be diverted to the Grand Junction Airport in Colorado.
Grand Junction Police Department Press Release Re: Alleged Unruly Passenger Arrest
On August 13, 2025, at approximately 11:15 a.m., officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to the Grand Junction Airport, located at 2828 Walker Field Drive, to assist with an unruly passenger.
Officers learned that an allegedly intoxicated male passenger became agitated, yelling racist slurs at airline staff while waving a skateboard. Airline staff placed the man in restraints twice, but he was able to break free both times.
At no time did the suspect physically assault anyone, and no injuries were reported. Upon landing, the passenger was taken into custody by the Grand Junction Police Department at the direction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and transported to the Mesa County Detention Facility.
This is an ongoing investigation and any further information and charges will be released by the FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation. FBI – Denver
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