Delta Co-Pilot Arrested at SFO on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
A Delta Air Lines co-pilot was arrested at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on accusations of possessing child sexual abuse material. The arrest was carried out by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents.
According to a senior federal source cited by Fox Business, the co-pilot was taken into custody due to the allegations.While Homeland Security and the Transportation safety Board did not promptly comment to other news outlets, a spokesperson for HSI confirmed to the San Francisco Chronicle that agents assisted local authorities in executing a warrant related to the arrest.
New: The oldest federal source tells me that delta’s co -arrested by domestic security examination (HSI) agents for accusations of child sexual violence materials.
– Bils Melugins (@BillMelugin_) July 2025
The spokesperson further stated that the investigation is a local matter involving the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s office.
🚨Breating news #Sanfranco / #California
Federal agents have arrested in the Delta Airways pilot cab just after it landed in San Francisco and arrested the pilot. Co-pilot turned out to be shocked. The domestic security investigation took place in the arrest.
Delta flight 2809… pic.twitter.com/mzxbttcygq
– OC skeneris 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 (@oc_scanner) July 2025
As of the time of publication, the identity of the arrested co-pilot has not been publicly released. Delta Air Lines had not issued a public statement regarding the arrest of its employee.
