Nashville, United States: A 25-year-old male passenger was arrested at Nashville International Airport after allegedly inappropriately touching a minor onboard a commercial flight, according to authorities.
The incident occurred on April 4, 2026, with airport police responding to a possible sexual assault call at Gate C24 around 6:30 PM, shortly after the aircraft arrived.
According to an arrest affidavit, the alleged victim, a 14-year-old girl, told authorities she was asleep during the flight when she felt the accused passenger touching her leg.
The suspect, identified as Brandon Starr, allegedly continued moving his hand further up her leg as she pretended to remain asleep out of fear.
The girl eventually began crying, which alerted the cabin crew. Flight attendants intervened and contacted authorities, triggering a police response upon arrival at the gate.
Airport officers who boarded the aircraft described the teenager as “visibly distraught and crying” when they made contact.
Based on her statement and condition, police detained Starr at the gate immediately after landing and took him into custody.
The accused was charged with misdemeanor assault and was later released after posting bail. He is scheduled to appear in court following the incident.
Authorities have not publicly disclosed the airline, flight number, or route of the aircraft involved. However, the incident occurred onboard a flight arriving at Nashville, one of the busiest airports in Tennessee.
