Carnival Glory Passenger Charged: Allegedly Punched Kids

(KMDL-FM) The reports of very unresort-like behavior continue to come in for guests on Carnival Cruise Line. This time the ship in question is the Carnival Glory, and as is the case in most situations involving guests and bad behavior, an abundance of alcohol is believed to have been involved as well.

Intoxicated Cruise Guest Arrested, Confined to Cabin After Allegedly Punching Kids

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According to reports, the 44-year-old guest was arrested when the Carnival Glory returned to Port Canaveral in Florida. The incident allegedly occurred while the vessel was at sea. Carnival security confined the guest to his cabin until the ship returned to port, where he was arrested.

Investigators say one of the children suffered a bloody lip and later complained of a headache. Another child was reportedly punched in the stomach by the man, identified as David Crosby II of Georgia. When asked about the incident at a later date, Crosby reportedly told ship's security that he did not recall the incident, but he did admit to being very intoxicated.

Security Video Allegedly Captured Intoxicated Man Punching Kids on Cruise Ship

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Security video from the ship showed children playing tag along the corridors of the ship, and there is video that allegedly shows Crosby running with the kids when he stopped suddenly, and that is when the alleged punches were thrown at the children.

The Carnival Glory features 12,492 cabins. The ship has been in service for 23 years it was first taken on its maiden voyage in 2003. In addition to the most recent incident aboard the Carnival Glory, the vessel was implicated in the death of a Louisiana man, Tyler Lee Barnett of Houma, in November of 2023. Barnett is believed to have perished after going overboard.

In the most recent incident, Crosby was arrested and charged in Brevard County, Florida. He was charged with child abuse and later released after posting $20,000 bond. The Carnival Glory was on a 3-night Bahamas cruise at the time the incident is alleged to have occurred.