Damon Marsalis Gaines, a 39-year-old air traffic controller at Ronald Reagan National Airport, was arrested on Thursday night and charged with assault and battery. The incident remains vague, with no reported injuries or direct impact on flight operations revealed. The FAA has placed Gaines on administrative leave pending an investigation. The arrest occurs amidst heightened scrutiny of safety at the airport following a tragic collision in January that killed 67 people, leading to stricter safety measures. Recently, a close encounter between a Delta flight and military jets raised further concerns about aviation safety.
An air traffic controller was arrested after an incident in the control tower, raising concerns about aviation safety at Ronald Reagan National Airport.
Damon Marsalis Gaines, 39, faces assault and battery charges while the Federal Aviation Administration investigates the situation impacting flight operations.
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