NewsWSVN 7News – Local NewsAugust 18, 2026Miami-Dade
Man arrested for allegedly trespassing on JetBlue plane at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Sammuel Lackey, 32, was arrested after allegedly climbing a fence and hiding in a JetBlue aircraft lavatory to sleep, causing a flight delay and $2,400 in damages. 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 $2,400 financial loss for the airline and led to felony charges against the individual for breaching secure airport operations areas.
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personSammuel Lackey“32-year-old man accused of trespassing on a JetBlue aircraft”organizationJetBlue“Airline that reported $2,400 in damages due to the disruption”locationFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport“Site of the alleged security breach”locationBroward County“Jurisdiction where the judge presided over the probable cause hearing”