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Local Man Pleads Guilty to Assault on Aircraft
In a shocking turn of events, Daniel A. Parkhurst (38), a resident of Gardnerville, Nevada, pleaded guilty to interfering with flight crew members and assault during a flight from Seattle to Las Vegas on October 31, 2019.
According to court documents and admissions made in court by Parkhurst, he intimidated flight crew members and flight attendants on the Southwest Airlines flight, which resulted in a disturbance involving flight attendants and other passengers. The incident caused the aircraft to be diverted from its flight to Las Vegas, instead landing in Reno.
Parkhurst’s actions have serious consequences, with the statutory maximum penalty being 20 years in prison for interference with flight crew members and attendants, and six months in prison for simple assault in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States.
U.S. Chief Judge Miranda M. Du has scheduled a sentencing hearing for June 24, 2022, where Parkhurst’s fate will be decided. The incident has raised concerns about airline safety and the importance of reporting any suspicious behavior to authorities.
For those who may have experienced similar incidents, the FBI encourages victims to report the incident to their flight crew and to the FBI at www.tips.fbi.gov or by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI.
The case was investigated by the FBI, Reno-Tahoe International Airport Police Department, Office of the Nevada Attorney General, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, and Carson City Sheriff’s Office, with Assistant U.S. Attorneys Randolph St. Clair and Penelope Brady prosecuting the case.
As the investigation continues, the public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to ensure the safety of all air travelers.
Defendant: Daniel A. Parkhurst
Charges: Interference with flight crew members and attendants, Simple assault in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States
City and State: Gardnerville, Nevada
Date: October 31, 2019
Sentence: Sentencing hearing scheduled for June 24, 2022
Key Facts
- State: Nevada
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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