5 American cruise passengers arrested in Bahamas after brawl with police officers

Five American cruise passengers were arrested in Nassau, Bahamas, after a brawl at the city's port. A second "violent struggle" at a police station resulted in four injured officers, one seriously. The suspects, three women and two men, allegedly shattered a glass door in an escape attempt and now face charges including assaulting an officer, resisting arrest, and malicious damage.

Nassau port brawl

• ▪The arrests followed a physical altercation involving several cruise ship passengers at the Port of Nassau on June 8, 2026
• ▪Video footage of the port incident shows people being violently shoved to the ground

Police station escape attempt

• ▪During the struggle, one female suspect allegedly threw a chair through a glass door, causing it to shatter
• ▪A male suspect then allegedly kicked out the remaining glass from the shattered door and attempted to escape before being subdued by officers
• ▪At a local police station, a "violent struggle" ensued when officers attempted to search the five suspects

Officer injuries from assault

• ▪Four police officers were injured during the incident at the station, and several police uniforms were also damaged
• ▪One officer was taken to the hospital for a serious injury to his left shoulder

Multiple criminal charges filed

• ▪Additional charges being investigated include malicious damage and disorderly behavior in a police station
• ▪The five suspects are being investigated for charges including assaulting a police officer, fighting in a public place, and resisting arrest

American cruise passenger arrests

• ▪Five American cruise passengers, consisting of three women and two men, were arrested in Nassau, Bahamas
• ▪The five arrested Americans received treatment for minor injuries sustained during the initial altercation
• ▪The Royal Bahamas Police Force did not name the suspects, their cruise ship, or the cruise line