One man is in custody after an incident on an Timmins bound Air Canada Jazz flight. The Timmins Police Service was notified of a passenger was causing a problem on Jazz Flight 7831. Officers met the plane upon its arrival at Victor M. Power Airport at 8:06 p.m. Passengers of the flight were required to remain on the plane until the officers escorted the suspect off of the plane.
Criminal charges are pending against a 54 year old Edmonton Alberta man. The man remains in police custody pending a bail hearing.
No passengers or crew were injured and the flight was able to make its return trip to Toronto.
Further updates will be provided once charges have been laid.
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On October 22, 2013 the crew of Jazz Flight 7831, which was en route from Toronto to Timmins, reported that a passenger was causing a disturbance on the aircraft and requested police attendance. Timmins Police officers met the plane upon arrival at the Victor M. Power Airport and removed the disruptive passenger. As a result of the police investigation, a 54 year old male from Edmonton. Alberta was arrested and charged.
Charged with Threatening to Cause Death is Earl Garneau, 54, of Edmonton, Alberta. Garneau was held for a bail hearing which was held on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. Garneau was released on a recognizance of bail after providing a cash surety. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Timmins on November 6, 2013 to answer to the charge.
