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California Woman Arrested After Alleged Abuse of Toddler During Flight

California Woman Arrested After Alleged Abuse of Toddler During Flight
Travelers get their bags at Seattle Tacoma International Airport (also known as Sea-Tac Airport) on March 8, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. Karen Ducey/Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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A 33-year-old California woman was arrested May 1 at a Seattle airport after passengers claim she kicked and shook her child during a flight from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Breanna Mistler, of Sacramento, was taken into custody at the Sea-Tac Airport when the flight arrived.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.