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Flight 2809 had experienced a brief delay due to low visibility from fog but landed safely and taxied to the gate. But, before passengers were allowed to exit, several agents, including those identified as Federal Air Marshals and members of Homeland Security, made their way to the front of the plane and escorted one of the co-pilots off the aircraft in handcuffs.
The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office says the 34-year-old pilot was arrested and booked on felony charges for sex acts with children under the age of 10. He is being held at the Martinez Detention Facility on a $5 million bond.
The sheriff's office says they've been investigating the pilot since April after receiving a report of sex crimes against a child.
According to passengers, the crew and those on board were surprised by the sudden action, with the remaining pilot reportedly saying he had no idea what was happening.
A passenger named Sarah told the news federal agents rushed on board just after the plane landed and passengers began reaching for their bags.
According to passengers, the crew and those on board were surprised by the sudden action, with the remaining pilot reportedly saying he had no idea what was happening.
A passenger named Sarah told the news federal agents rushed on board just after the plane landed and passengers began reaching for their bags.
Sarah counted at least 10 agents, some wearing badges she recognized as Homeland Security.
"They barged through and stormed the cockpit," she said.
"They removed the co-pilot, cuffed him, presumably arrested him, and brought him back down the aisle to deplane. I don't know if this person was disappearing before our eyes, if there had been a crime committed, or what exactly was happening."
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