A New Jersey man was arrested by police and charged with threatening flight attendants, passengers, and crew members on a flight from Miami on Sunday.

According to ABCNews.com, a male passenger named Luis Vaquero allegedly threatened a flight attendant after the employee refused to serve him more alcohol. Vaquero then threatened violence ��against a disabled minor�� and mocked ��a group of Jewish passengers.��

"The defendant is charged with threatening flight crew members and passengers while traveling to Newark," Acting United States Attorney Vikas Khanna said. "We are committed to keeping the skies safe for flying and will prosecute those who criminally interfere with the professionals responsible for ensuring passenger safety."

The captain of the flight from Miami, Florida, to Newark, New Jersey, announced that the aircraft would be met by police upon landing, which caused Vaquero to leave his seat and begin banging on the flight deck door while the aircraft was taxiing.?

Once the captain left the cockpit, Vaquero reportedly screamed in his face, using vulgar language and threats of violence, until law enforcement officers boarded the plane and escorted the allegedly drunk man off.

"It all culminated in a terrifying attack and attempted breach of the flight deck when witnesses say he banged on the cockpit door and confronted the pilot," Acting Special Agent in Charge Terence G. Reilly said in the release.

"The harrowing flight and other similar incidents onboard airplanes recently are creating tension and fear for fliers and crew members," Reilly added. "FBI Newark has a warning for those who think it may not be a big deal��they're breaking federal law, and they will be brought to justice."

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