Jul 8, 2017, 10:09 am
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http://abcnews.go.com/US/delta-flight-attendant-arrested-grand-theft-landing-detroit/story?id=48517115
http://www.ajc.com/news/crime--law/officials-delta-flight-attendant-arrested-plane/goa8hWSDK8aCb1zRElAopI/
http://www.wxyz.com/news/delta-flight-attendant-arrested-on-plane-at-detroit-metro-airport
http://www.ajc.com/news/crime--law/officials-delta-flight-attendant-arrested-plane/goa8hWSDK8aCb1zRElAopI/
http://www.wxyz.com/news/delta-flight-attendant-arrested-on-plane-at-detroit-metro-airport
Police just walked Delta FA off plane in handcuffs
Jul 9, 2017, 6:32 am
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What I don't get is doing this in a way that inconveniences the passengers and crew of the arriving flight. It seems to me that they could have quietly performed the arrest when he hit customs or after the passengers had deplaned rather than putting on a show the way they did.
That would be a show worth watching.
Jul 9, 2017, 7:31 am
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What I don't get is doing this in a way that inconveniences the passengers and crew of the arriving flight. It seems to me that they could have quietly performed the arrest when he hit customs or after the passengers had deplaned rather than putting on a show the way they did.
Jul 9, 2017, 11:43 am
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There are no indications as to that. A low level employee made a stupid comment. Long before any arrest or police involvement far more levels of management would have been involved. He would never have been arrested unless he became very belligerent which clearly from his post was not going to happen.
Jul 9, 2017, 11:52 am
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This whole incident has nothing to do with Delta. If the FA knew he was a wanted criminal, there many places he could have disappeared to. This all involves an ex trying to get even. I've seen it before. When all is said and done, the ex will probably see some time.
It just happens that this guy works for an airline. I guess it sounds better to board the plane vs having to be more discreet.
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It just happens that this guy works for an airline. I guess it sounds better to board the plane vs having to be more discreet.
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Jul 9, 2017, 12:02 pm
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There are no indications as to that. A low level employee made a stupid comment. Long before any arrest or police involvement far more levels of management would have been involved. He would never have been arrested unless he became very belligerent which clearly from his post was not going to happen.
Jul 9, 2017, 12:54 pm
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Originally Posted by WXYZ
According to Delta, Customs and Border Protection officers working at the airport arrested the flight attendant on an active warrant for grand theft in Orange County, Florida.
Originally Posted by The Voyage Report
A spokesman for U.S. Customs and Border Protection told TVR, “CBP officers working at the Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport arrested a flight attendant on an active warrant for grand theft in the third degree from Orange County, Florida.”
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office identified the flight attendant as Christopher Andrew Bell, 27. He was booked into the Wayne County Detention Center at 5:37p Friday as a “fugitive.” He is being held awaiting extradition to Florida, multiple agencies said.
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office identified the flight attendant as Christopher Andrew Bell, 27. He was booked into the Wayne County Detention Center at 5:37p Friday as a “fugitive.” He is being held awaiting extradition to Florida, multiple agencies said.
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Jul 9, 2017, 1:12 pm
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Jul 10, 2017, 1:22 am
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Jul 10, 2017, 6:48 am
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Almost. Once the arrest decision is made, a decision as to when and how to make the arrest in the easiest, safest possible way, follows. This is why many arrests are delayed until the wee hours of the morning when arrestee(s) are probably fast asleep and not expecting a raid or however. They may be groggy or thinking slower and, generally, easier and safer to handle. That others are inconvenienced is a secondary consideration, after their safety.