Unruly JetBlue passenger prompts landing

DETROIT (KABC) -- An unruly passenger's behavior forced a JetBlue flight to be diverted one hour after takeoff on Saturday.

The flight was headed from New York to Las Vegas. The plane was diverted to Detroit, where authorities detained the passenger.

He was taken to a hospital. There is no word if he is undergoing treatment. It is also unclear what sparked the disruption.

The flight continued to Las Vegas after about two hours on the tarmac.

ABC News contributed to this report.