Ex-Police Captain Accused of Slapping Attendant and Flashing on Flight to California

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A former California Highway Patrol The captain, who was dismissed from the state police agency, allegedly "slapped a flight attendant's buttocks" and revealed his private parts to another member of the crew during a JetBlue flight to Los Angeles in April, according to federal prosecutors.

Dennis Wally Woodbury, aged 49, began behaving inappropriately towards two male flight attendants prior to takeoff from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on April 13, as stated by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.

He was "heavily intoxicated" onboard the plane, according to prosecutors.

On May 1, a federal grand jury charged Woodbury, from Azusa in Los Angeles County, with one count of abusive sexual contact Within the specific maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the U.S., the U.S. Attorney’s Office stated in a press release.

He has been released from custody with a $50,000 bail after appearing in court on April 15, according to the records.

Annick Jordan, Woodbury's federal public defender, along with JetBlue, did not promptly respond to McClatchy News' request for comments on May 2.

An FBI task force agent probing activities in Woodbury stated in legal documents that the California Highway Patrol had "removed" him "from state employment."

The FBI agent, who is simultaneously a LAPD detective, did not specify the reason.

As they were flying into Los Angeles International Airport, court papers state that during the same incident, one of the flight attendants accused of harassment by Woodbury claimed he consumed an entire bottle of Prosecco sparkling wine "in just three hours."

Prior to Woodbury slapping the flight attendant later, he displayed a picture of a dog to another flight attendant, as stated in court papers.

The photograph depicted, lurking behind the dog, "a blurry figure of what seemed to be two individuals engaged in sexual activity," according to court papers.

After taking off and serving meals, Woodbury allegedly patted one of the flight attendants' behinds when collecting the passengers' food trays, prosecutors claim.

"Woodbury shouted that he loved him," the prosecution stated.

Later, as alleged by prosecutors, Woodbury reportedly approached the flight attendant whom he had shown an explicit image to, and exposed himself towards her near the aircraft’s cockpit.

The flight attendant informed Woodbury that his behavior was inappropriate; subsequently, Woodbury inquired about having some wine, according to prosecutors.

According to prosecutors, Woodbury allegedly exposed himself once more by lowering his trousers when the crew member refused to provide additional alcohol.

The prosecutor stated that the flight attendant instructed Woodbury, "That’s enough, return to your seat."

Woodbury is additionally accused of instructing one of the flight attendants to go on a cruise with him prior to making what prosecutors described as an "obscene hand gesture."

Should he be found guilty, Woodbury could potentially be sentenced to as many as two years behind bars, stated the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

The FBI along with the Los Angeles Airport Police are still investigating the incident.

If you've been affected by sexual assault and require someone to speak with, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline for assistance by dialing 1-800-656-4673 or go to their website. online chatroom .

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