Schools

Pilot Charged With Disrupting John Carroll Graduation

Bel Air Police are seeking video of the incident.

A low-flying plane caused a stir during John Carroll School's graduation ceremony Saturday, and police have charged a former student with disorderly conduct in connection with the disruption.

The airplane made several low passes over the Gerry Gray Memorial Field on John Carroll's campus where graduates and their families were seated.

The guest speakers paused several times to wait for the plane to pass so they could be heard.

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Bel Air police identified the pilot as a juvenile and former student of the school, according to a release from the police department.

The boy is charged with disorderly conduct, disrupting a school event and reckless endangerment.

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Police say the boy, who is a licensed pilot under the age of 18, rented the plane from Harford Air Services in Churchville, according to police. The incident was also referred to the Federal Aviation Administration for investigation, the release states.

Detectives are asking anyone with video of the plane flying over graduation contact Detective Sgt. Jim Lockard, 410-638-4500 or email by email at jlockard@belairmd.org.


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