A domestic violence broke out on CCL cruise ship Carnival Triumph while the ship was in Mexico, resulting in a federal charge for the male passenger Joseph Allen.

Carnival released official statement:

"On Wednesday, there was a domestic dispute on board the Carnival Triumph that took place between a 44-year-old male guest and his 14-year-old stepson. The ship's security team intervened and took statements from all parties. 

All appropriate officials were notified and Carnival is working with law enforcement authorities as the investigation continues. The 44-year-old guest has been confined to his cabin for the remainder of the cruise.

The 14-year-old was evaluated by the ship's medical team who recommended that the minor guest should disembark the vessel in Cozumel for further medical treatment. The guest, accompanied by his mother, was evaluated by a shore side physician in Cozumel and members of Carnival's CareTeam are providing support and assistance to the minor guest and his mother. 

The safety and security of our guests and crew is of utmost importance and we will not tolerate behavior that could put any of them at risk."

When the ship docked in Galveston, Joseph Allen was arrested by FBI agents. Boys mother said Allen had been drinking and witnesses saw Allen with his hand around his stepson’s neck. The medical examination states that the boy had a broken front tooth, a swollen face, and a "large stain of what appeared to be blood."