A Vermont man’s psychedelic-fueled rampage on a private jet at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey led to his arrest and exposed significant security vulnerabilities.
At a Glance
- Steven Shaw, high on mushrooms, boarded a private jet at Teterboro Airport with two dogs
- Shaw attempted to kiss a flight attendant and assaulted the pilot
- The armed suspect locked himself in the plane’s bathroom before being arrested
- Shaw faces multiple charges, including criminal possession of a weapon and assault
- The incident highlighted serious security concerns at the airport
Psychedelic-Induced Chaos Unfolds
In a disturbing incident that unfolded at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey, Steven Shaw, a Vermont man allegedly under the influence of psychedelic mushrooms, caused havoc on a private jet. Shaw, who was armed and accompanied by two small dogs, managed to board an aircraft with an open door, setting off a chain of alarming events that exposed glaring security weaknesses at the facility.
The situation quickly escalated as Shaw reportedly attempted to kiss a flight attendant and then proceeded to attack the pilot in the cockpit. The pilot, fearing a potential hijacking after noticing Shaw’s firearm, alerted the authorities. This prompted a swift response from law enforcement, leading to a tense standoff.
As police arrived on the scene, Shaw barricaded himself in the airplane’s bathroom, issuing threats to the officers attempting to apprehend him. “If you open the door, I will kill you,” Shaw warned, according to reports from law enforcement sources.
Eventually, authorities managed to coax Shaw out of his makeshift fortress. When they finally gained access, they found the suspect in a compromising state – half-naked and clutching one of his dogs. The other canine companion was discovered nearby. Following his surrender, law enforcement recovered a 9-mm handgun from the aircraft.
Serious Security Breach
The incident has raised significant concerns about airport security protocols, particularly at facilities catering to private aviation. The ease with which an armed individual under the influence of drugs could access a private jet has alarmed both law enforcement and aviation experts.
Shaw’s actions have resulted in a litany of charges, including criminal possession of a weapon, assault, burglary, and criminal trespassing. Following his arrest, Shaw was taken for a psychiatric evaluation to assess his mental state and determine the full extent of his drug-induced behavior.
What is it about planes that seems to attract strange people and behavior like this?
