RAPID CITY, S.D. – A passenger aboard a flight inbound to Rapid City Regional Airport was arrested Friday night after allegedly attempting to force his way into the cockpit of the aircraft.

At approximately 9:15 p.m. on May 9, Rapid City police were advised of the incident and responded to the airport, making contact with airline staff at the gate. Officers boarded the aircraft, where staff identified the passenger as Krish Mishra, 30, of Rosemont, Ill.

Staff informed police that Mishra had also refused multiple requests to remain in his seat, even after the plane had landed in Rapid City.

Mishra was escorted off the aircraft by officers and placed under arrest on a charge of disorderly conduct before being transported to the Pennington County Jail.

The report has been forwarded to the Department of Homeland Security for further investigation.