‘Potential criminal act' onboard Boston-bound plane prompts federal investigation

A federal investigation is underway after what police have called a “potential criminal act” that happened on a flight to Boston on Saturday morning, Massachusetts State Police said. In a news release on Saturday evening, state troopers said that they were notified at around 10 a.m. Saturday by American Airlines of the potential criminal act that happened on flight number…

A federal investigation is underway after what police have called a"potential criminal act" that happened on a flight to Boston on Saturday morning, Massachusetts State Police said.

In a news release on Saturday evening, state troopers said that they were notified at around 10 a.m. Saturday by American Airlines of the potential criminal act that happened on flight number 1441 from Charlotte, North Carolina to Boston. State police responded to the plane when it landed, and started an investigation. The act, though, is believed to have happened mid-flight, which puts in federal authorities' hands to investigate.Get New England news, weather forecasts and entertainment stories to your inbox.American Airlines issued a statement to NBC10 Boston amid the investigation, but also did not confirm any more details.

"We take this matter very seriously and are fully cooperating with law enforcement in their investigation, as safety and security are our highest priorities," the statement said.

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