A game of tag allegedly took a violent turn aboard a Carnival cruise ship sailing from Florida. A passenger is accused of striking two children as they ran through one of the ship’s hallways.
The incident happened aboard Carnival Glory on Sunday, July 26. Brevard County deputies said 44-year-old David Crosby was running near a group of children when he suddenly stopped and allegedly struck two of them.
One child was hit in the face and suffered a bloody lip and head pain. Another child reported stomach pain after allegedly being struck in the stomach.
Crosby was arrested when the ship returned to Port Canaveral and booked into the Brevard County Jail. Updated records show that the Georgia resident was released the following day.
Security Cameras Captured the Alleged Incident
According to Orlando NBC affiliate WESH, the alleged incident was recorded by Carnival Glory’s security camera system. Deputies reviewed the footage while investigating what happened.
The arrest report described Crosby as “heavily intoxicated.” He reportedly told officials that he did not remember the incident. The report did not provide the children’s ages or explain whether Crosby knew them. No additional information about their conditions was released.
Carnival Glory primarily operates three- and four-day cruises from Port Canaveral to the Bahamas. The cruise line has not publicly commented on Crosby’s arrest.
Crosby Was Released on $20,000 Bond
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office booking record shows that Crosby was booked at 1:53 p.m. on Monday, July 27. He was released on Tuesday, July 28.
The record lists a $20,000 cash or surety bond and notes two counts at $10,000 each. His charge is described as child abuse without great bodily harm/simple assault and is classified as a felony.
Crosby’s next court date is scheduled for Aug. 25. The charges remain allegations, and he has not been convicted.