NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 18, 2026Miami-Dade
Man arrested after allegedly trespassing on JetBlue plane at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
A 32-year-old man, Sammuel Lackey, was arrested after allegedly climbing a fence and hiding in a JetBlue aircraft to sleep, causing a $2,400 delay. The incident occurred during the early morning of August 2 while the plane was undergoing maintenance.
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The incident resulted in a flight delay and security breach at a major regional airport, leading to criminal charges against the individual involved.
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personSammuel Lackey“32-year-old man arrested for allegedly trespassing on an aircraft.”organizationJetBlue“Airline that reported a $2,400 loss due to the disruption.”locationFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport“Site of the alleged trespassing incident.”organizationBroward County“Jurisdiction where the judge presided over the probable cause hearing.”