After receiving accusations from employees, the London Metro Police detained a 39-year-old deputy marshal on suspicion of molesting. According to the accusations, the passenger—who was also called disruptive—had acted inappropriately with both the crew and other passengers.
The US Marshals Service has stated that it is committed to working with UK law enforcement agencies while the inquiry is still underway.
On Tuesday, UK police detained a US Deputy Marshal on suspicion of harassing a female passenger on a Delta Airlines aircraft from JFK Airport to London. The incident started when the federal police officer, who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol, misbehaved on the flight, which arrived at Heathrow Airport on Wednesday morning.
According to London Metro Police, the 39-year-old deputy marshal was taken into custody on suspicion of molestation following accusations from staff that the passenger had been unruly and had harassed other passengers and crew members. As the investigation moves forward, the US Marshals Service has reaffirmed its dedication to working with UK law enforcement authorities.
The US Marshals Service took a strong stand on the issue and declared, “The US Marshals Service takes seriously any allegations of misconduct by its employees,” emphasizing that the claimed behavior was not consistent with the professionalism and fundamental principles that the thousands of USMS workers uphold.
After being held for a short while, a second deputy marshal was allowed to go and head home. When the event happened, both marshals were in London performing their official duties of escorting a suspect back to the United States. After the victim informed the flight crew that she had been touched improperly while traveling, an arrest and investigation were made.
Delta Airlines has confirmed its cooperation with authorities, stating, “Due to unruly passenger behavior while in flight, Delta Flight 1, JFK to London-Heathrow, was met by local law enforcement upon landing, and Delta is cooperating with their investigation.”
Concerns over the safety of passengers on airplanes and the behavior of law enforcement personnel while on duty have been raised by the occurrence. The airline’s and law enforcement authorities’ swift action highlights how seriously these accusations are taken.
The guarantee of collaboration and dedication to professional standards provided by the US Marshals Service acts as a reminder of the responsibility required of those in positions of authority. The US Marshals Service’s efforts and the results of the legal processes will be closely monitored as the investigation progresses.