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A 23-year-old resident of Wilkinsburg, Penn., pleaded guilty to a charge of theft on an aircraft and was sentenced in a federal court this week.Jaymer Ferrell received a sentence of one year of supervised
release, including 90 days of home detention, and was ordered to pay a $250
fine. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Mark Hornak on Tuesday,
as announced by U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti on Thursday.
The incident occurred on April 9, 2025, during a commercial
flight traveling from Los Angeles, Calif., to Pittsburgh. According to court
records, the Allegheny County Police Department was alerted to reports of an
unruly passenger who had been seen vaping on board the aircraft.
A flight attendant reported observing Ferrell repeatedly
accessing overhead storage bins throughout the duration of the flight. The crew
member’s observations raised concerns that Ferrell was systematically searching other passengers' luggage.
Upon the aircraft’s arrival at Pittsburgh International
Airport, law enforcement officers took Ferrell into custody, initially due to
an outstanding warrant. During a subsequent search, officers discovered a
backpack in Ferrell’s possession that contained a wallet, a debit card, and
several credit cards belonging to another passenger on the flight.
The investigation was handled by the Allegheny County Police
Department, which maintains jurisdiction at the airport. Following the
discovery of the stolen property and the flight crew's reports, federal
authorities pursued charges of theft on an aircraft.
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