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Cruise Ship Chaos: Man Arrested for Allegedly Hitting Children
30 Jul
Summary
- A 44-year-old man was arrested on child abuse charges on July 27.
- The incident involved him allegedly hitting two children playing tag on a cruise ship.
- He claimed intoxication and pleaded not guilty to the charges.
On July 27, 2026, David Crosby II, a 44-year-old man, was arrested and charged with two counts of child abuse following an alleged incident aboard the Carnival Glory cruise ship. The charges stem from accusations that Crosby struck two children who were playing a game of tag in a hallway.
According to a probable cause affidavit, Crosby allegedly hit one child in the face, resulting in a bloody lip and head pain, and struck a second child in the stomach, causing pain. Crosby reportedly stated he was "heavily intoxicated" and did not recall the events, which were allegedly captured on ship security cameras.
Crosby was taken into custody at the Brevard County Jail on July 27, 2026, and released on July 29, 2026. He appeared in court on July 29, 2026, where he entered a plea of not guilty. His arraignment is scheduled for August 25, 2026.
