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United States of America v. David Leroy Carver Jr.
Date: 08-15-2025
Case Number: 25-mj-199
Judge: Richard T. Gurley
Court: The United States District Court for the District of Colorado (Mesa County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Grand Junction
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Grand Junction, Colorado Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory
Grand Junction, Colorado criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with In-Flight Disturbance
Federal Complaint Filed Against Los Angeles Man Following In-Flight Disturbance
David Leroy Carver Jr., 47, was charged by criminal complaint for interfering with flight crew members and attendants on a Breeze Airways flight from Norfolk, Virginia, to Los Angeles, California, on August 13, 2025. The flight was diverted to Grand Junction Regional Airport.
Carver made inappropriate sexual comments and racial slurs toward a flight attendant during the commercial flight. When a passenger overheard and told him to stop, Carver threatened to strike the passenger and threw chewing tobacco from his mouth into the passenger's face. Another passenger intervened and restrained Carver, allowing flight attendants to place him in zip tie restraints. During the struggle, Carver lunged at a flight attendant, injuring her hand. Carver then freed himself from the restraints, removed his belt, and wrapped it around his knuckles in a threatening manner before flight attendants were able to separate him from the belt.
This case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Grand Junction Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Springer.
The charge in the criminal complaint is an allegation. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. David Leroy Carver Jr.?
The outcome was: The charge in the criminal complaint is an allegation. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Which court heard United States of America v. David Leroy Carver Jr.?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of Colorado (Mesa County), CO. The presiding judge was Richard T. Gurley.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. David Leroy Carver Jr.?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Grand Junction. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Grand Junction, Colorado Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. David Leroy Carver Jr. decided?
This case was decided on August 15, 2025.