Following the report of an unruly airline passenger on an Oct. 13, Air Borealis flight, Nain RCMP arrested 32-year-old Monique Penashue of Happy Valley-Goose Bay for assault and other offences.

At approximately 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, police received the report of the unruly passenger. Penashue was allegedly intoxicated and had assaulted two individuals, including a pilot, during the flight. Upon arrival in Nain, airline passengers were removed from the aircraft and Penashue, who was found in possession of alcohol, was arrested without further incident. 

She is charged under the Criminal Code for the following offences:

• Endangering the safety of an aircraft
• Assault – two counts
• Breach of probation

She is charged under the Aeronautics Act for the following offences:

• Endangering the safety or security of an aircraft by interfering with the duties of a crew member
• Endangering the safety or security of an aircraft by lessening the ability of a crew member to perform their duties

Penashue was remanded in custody over the weekend and attends court today.