Flight crew duct tapes woman to seat on Las Vegas flight
Share this @internewscast.com

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) A federal judge has ordered the detention of a woman pending trial after prosecutors reported that flight attendants had to restrain her with duct tape during a flight to Las Vegas.

Federal officials arrested Ketty Dilone after the American Airlines flight landed at Harry Reid International Airport on Sept. 16.

Dilone was on a flight from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Las Vegas when witnesses saw her “standing up… walking down the aisle and yelling,” as mentioned in court documents. “About halfway through the flight, a flight attendant noticed Dilone continuously recording the entire airplane. She became increasingly disruptive when asked to stop filming other passengers and flight attendants.”

At one moment, Dilone allegedly threatened several flight attendants, stating something like, “I will kill you [expletive]!” as indicated in court records.

“Dilone also made aggressive postures towards the flight attendants when they attempted to calm her down,” documents said.

The flight crew “physically restrained [Dilone] in her seat with flex cuffs on her wrists and her seat belt,” the documents stated, further adding that a flight attendant secured Dilone in place with duct tape.

“Flight attendants had to rearrange multiple passengers around Dilone and positioned volunteer passengers by [her],” the documents reported. “Moreover, flight attendants had to stand and observe [Dilone] during the airplane’s descent, preventing them from executing their duties to prepare and secure the aircraft for landing.”

On Sept. 18, Magistrate Judge Elayna Youchah ordered Dilone to be detained pending trial.

“The court determines that, given all the presented circumstances – defendant’s recent criminal history, actions on the plane, the recent arrest and allegations in that arrest, and defendant’s behavior in the U.S. Marshals holding facility – no current conditions can be fashioned to reasonably ensure the community’s safety,” the documents concluded.

In the days since Dilone’s arrest, a federal grand jury indicted her on charges of interference with a flight crew and assault.

Dilone was scheduled to appear in court again on Sept. 30.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Historic Milestone: VA Successfully Houses Unprecedented Number of Veterans in 2025

MOUNTAIN HOME, Tenn. (WJHL) – In 2025, the U.S. Department of Veterans…

Parents Voice Concerns as Plans to Close Multiple Orange County Schools Move Forward

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The recent announcement from Orange County Public Schools…

Over 2.8 Million Tennesseans Set to Embark on Holiday Travels This Year, Reports AAA

As the holiday season approaches, millions of Americans are gearing up for…

Trump Backs County Executive for NY Governor Following Stefanik’s Campaign Pause: A Political Shake-up Unfolds

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – In a move poised to influence New…

Mini-Motorcycle Crash in Orange County Leaves Rider Seriously Injured, Troopers Report

Orange County, Fla. – A serious accident involving a mini-motorcycle on Saturday…

Army Veteran Receives Gift of a Mortgage-Free Home from Nonprofit in Port Orange

PORT ORANGE, Fla. – A wave of cheers and applause erupted in…

Weber City Volunteer Fire Department Awarded $600,000 Grant

The Weber City Volunteer Fire Department turned the holiday season into a…

Honoring a Legacy: WWII Navy Veteran and Pearl Harbor Survivor Ira ‘Ike’ Schab Passes Away at 105

Ira “Ike” Schab, a distinguished veteran of the United States Navy and…

Women’s Jeep Club Brings Holiday Joy to Ronald McDonald House

The children at the Ronald McDonald House Southern Appalachia experienced a touch…

Shocking Incident: Woman Allegedly Drowns Child at Gaylord Palms Pool – Sheriff’s Office Investigation Underway

In Osceola County, Florida, a troubling incident at the Gaylord Palms resort…

Report: 16 Epstein Files, Including Trump Photo, Mysteriously Vanish from DOJ Website

In a call for openness, there’s a growing demand for transparency to…

Digital Influencers Bring Christianity to the Forefront, Captivating Youth Audiences

ATLANTA – In the digital age, Millennial and Generation Z Christian influencers…