Overview

• Flight MX704 was diverted from Norfolk to Grand Junction after an intoxicated passenger allegedly became agitated midflight.
• Authorities say the man waved a skateboard and shouted racist slurs at crew and guests and broke free of restraints twice.
• Acting on FBI direction, Grand Junction police arrested the suspect, identified as David Leroy Carter Jr., and lodged him at the Mesa County Detention Facility.
• Breeze Airways reported that a flight attendant and a passenger were evaluated for minor injuries, while police said no injuries were reported to law enforcement.
• The FBI has referred the case to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Colorado, which will determine and announce any charges as the investigation continues.