Maryland man punches United Airlines gate agent in the face at Dulles International Airport

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MD man arrested after punching gate agent in the face at Dulles

A United Airlines gate agent was left injured after a Maryland man punched him in the face Thursday night. Police say 54-year-old Christopher Stuart Crittenden has been arrested and charged with assault and disorderly conduct.

A Maryland man has been arrested and charged with assault and disorderly conduct after punching a United Airlines gate agent at Dulles International Airport.

Police say 54-year-old Christopher Stuart Crittenden punched a United Airlines gate agent at Gate D12 on the evening of March 13. According to LinkedIn, Crittenden is a retired Montgomery County Fire Department Captain.

The entire incident was caught on camera and recorded by a bystander. 

The Airports Authority’s fire and rescue department transported the gate agent to a local hospital.

FOX 5 DC has reached out to Crittenden for a comment on the incident and has yet to hear back.

United Airlines shared that Crittenden has been banned from future travel on the airline. 

This remains a developing story. Stay with FOX 5 DC for updates and more information.

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