Cruise Ship Brawl: Couple Attacks Family Over Noise

An Ohio couple, Gannon Jacox and Brooklyn Hicks, face serious charges after allegedly assaulting a family aboard a cruise ship. The incident began when Jacox and Hicks were reportedly arguing loudly due to heavy intoxication. When a member of the family asked them to quiet down, Hicks confronted them, and Jacox allegedly encouraged the assault while recording on his phone.

The couple then reportedly forced their way into the family's cabin, which contained a 9-year-old child. During the ensuing altercation, Jacox is accused of striking all three family members, including the child. Hicks also threw punches. While one victim asked them to be quiet, Jacox ended up hitting all three people, and Hicks was swinging, hoping one would land.

Jacox sustained an eye injury during the fight, the source of which remains unclear. Fortunately, none of the three victims suffered severe injuries. Jacox was charged with burglary with battery and child abuse, while Hicks faces charges for burglary with battery and battery-touch/strike. The specific cruise ship involved has not been identified, though several were scheduled to dock at Port Canaveral.