Drunk US Couple Attacks Family On Cruise Over 'Keep Quiet' Request

An Ohio couple was arrested after allegedly attacking a family on a cruise ship following a dispute over noise levels. The incident resulted in charges of burglary, battery, and child abuse for the pair.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the legal consequences of public intoxication and aggressive behavior in shared travel spaces.
An Ohio couple was arrested after allegedly barging into a family's cabin on a cruise ship and attacking three people, including a 9-year-old child. The incident occurred after the drunk couple was asked to keep the noise down, police said.Gannon Jacox, 29, and his girlfriend, Brooklyn Hicks, 28, were arrested Saturday evening at Port Canaveral in Florida, according to the NY Post. Port Canaveral is about 40 miles from Orlando International Airport.According to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey's Facebook post, the couple had been drinking alcohol and were arguing loudly when one of the victims asked them to quiet down.Hicks allegedly confronted the victim outside the family's cabin. Jacox then approached with his cellphone and began recording the confrontation while telling Hicks to "beat them up," according to Ivey.
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