A Monroe man accused of reporting a fake bomb threat for a flight leaving from Detroit Metro Airport has pleaded guilty to his charges.
John Charles Robinson, 23, allegedly called Spirit Airlines on June 5, 2025, at 6:25 a.m. and reported false information about a bomb threat on a flight departing from DTW bound for Los Angeles.
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According to police, Robinson said, “There’s going to be someone who’s going to try to blow up the airport, and there’s going to be someone that’s going to try to blow up that flight 2145.”
He also allegedly said, "They’re going to be carrying a bomb through the TSA, and they’re still threatening to do it, they’re still attempted to do it, they said it’s not going to be able to be detected. Please don’t let that flight board.”
The flight was canceled and passengers and crew were deplaned. No bombs or explosives were found on the plane.
After further investigation, federal officials said Robinson was booked on flight 2145 but missed the flight. He was told at the gate that he needed to rebook.
Police and the U.S. Federal Air Marshal Service arrested Robinson as he tried to board another flight at Detroit Metro Airport bound for Los Angeles.
On March 31, Robinson pleaded guilty to charges of false information or hoaxes and use of a cellphone to threaten or maliciously convey false information concerning and attempt or alleged attempt to damage or destroy an airplane by means of an explosive.
He is scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 18 in federal court.