Bozeman Man Admits Assaulting Woman Passenger on Aircraft
A 32-year-old man from Bozeman, Montana, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of assault on an aircraft after a flight from Salt Lake City to Bozeman.
According to court documents, Hunter Andrew Dietrich, 32, repeatedly disobeyed instructions from the flight crew on SkyWest Flight 3789, operating as Delta Connections, on February 11, 2023. The defendant then approached a woman passenger and touched her body despite her telling him to stop.
The incident occurred during the flight from Salt Lake City to Bozeman, where Dietrich was a passenger. He faces a maximum of six months in prison, a $5,000 fine, and one year of supervised release.
Dietrich pleaded guilty to assault onboard an aircraft in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States as charged in a superseding information. U.S. Magistrate Judge Kathleen L. DeSoto presided over the court proceedings.
The court set sentencing for July 10, and Dietrich was released pending further proceedings. Assistant U.S. Attorney Zeno B. Baucus is prosecuting the case, with the FBI and Bozeman Airport Police conducting the investigation.
Hunter Andrew Dietrich is currently awaiting sentencing and faces a maximum penalty of six months in prison, a $5,000 fine, and one year of supervised release. The case highlights the importance of airline safety and passenger security.
As the investigation continues, the community remains on high alert, emphasizing the need for a safe and secure travel environment.
Defendant: Hunter Andrew Dietrich
Criminal Charges: Assault onboard an aircraft in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States
City and State: Bozeman, Montana
Exact Date: February 11, 2023
Sentence or Outcome: Awaiting sentencing, faces up to six months in prison, $5,000 fine, and one year of supervised release
Dollar Amounts: $5,000 fine
Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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