Cruise Nightmare: Man Arrested for Allegedly Beating Children Aboard Carnival Glory While Intoxicated

What should have been a relaxing Caribbean getaway took a truly disturbing turn aboard the Carnival Glory cruise ship recently. Authorities confirm the arrest of a 44-year-old Georgia man, David Lawrence Crosby II, following allegations that he heavily intoxicated himself and then proceeded to assault two children who were simply playing tag in a ship hallway.

The incident, which reportedly unfolded on July 26, 2026, while the ship was making its way from Port Canaveral, Florida, to the Bahamas, quickly escalated. According to official reports from the Brevard County Sheriff's Office, Crosby is accused of striking one child in the face, causing a bloody lip and head pain, and hitting a second child in the stomach. Imagine the sheer terror for those children and anyone witnessing such an unprovoked attack.

Crosby, hailing from Surrency, Georgia, was taken into custody by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office upon the ship's return to Port Canaveral the following day, July 27, 2026. When questioned by officers, he admitted to being "heavily intoxicated" and claimed he had no recollection of striking the children. However, his memory lapse might not hold much weight in court, as the entire alleged incident was reportedly captured on the ship's comprehensive security camera system.

Carnival Cruise Line, not surprisingly, took swift and decisive action. After the alleged assault, Crosby was immediately confined to his cabin for the remainder of the voyage. Upon docking, he was promptly handed over to local law enforcement. Beyond that, the cruise line also assessed a code of conduct violation fee against him and, perhaps most significantly, placed him permanently on their "Do Not Sail" list. This means he won't be setting foot on a Carnival ship ever again.

Legally, Crosby now faces two counts of child abuse. He was released from jail on July 28, 2026, after posting a $20,000 bond – that's $10,000 for each count. He entered a plea of not guilty during his court appearance on July 29, 2026, and is scheduled for arraignment on August 25, 2026. This distressing event serves as a stark reminder that even in the seemingly carefree environment of a cruise, safety remains paramount, and abhorrent behavior will have serious consequences.