Connecticut State Police said Verrell was "acting tumultuously, swearing at the crew and refusing to put away his electronic devices."
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. – Paul Isaiah Verrell, of Tucson, Ariz., was arrested by Connecticut State Police early Tuesday morning on charges associated with a disturbance on and following Southwest Airlines Flight 292 from Chicago to Bradley International Airport, police said.
Verrell, 20, was "acting tumultuously, swearing at the crew and refusing to put away his electronic devices while the plane was taxiing," according to a state police report. Police said when the plane landed at Bradley, Verrell continued to swear at the crew and began to berate customer service personnel.
According to the state police report, trooper Henry Arroyo observed Verrell arguing with the customer service agent. Police said Verrell used "abusive/foul language in the public's presence, causing alarm to commuting public and Southwest crew."
Police said Verrell refused to comply with police orders and was subsequently arrested.
Verrell was charged with breach of peace in the second degree and interfering with an officer. He was held on $1,000 bond.