Pitt’s conduct on private jet being evaluated by agencies

The FBI was informed of “a child welfare” incident involving actor Brad Pitt on an international flight last week, according to a law enforcement source who was not authorized to discuss the matter.

The allegation involved unruly behavior by Pitt while airborne with his child present, according to the source, who would not elaborate.

The Los Angeles County Department of Children & Family Services is now conducting an investigation into Pitt’s conduct while the family was f lying on a private jet from France to the United States, the source said Thursday.

TMZ first reported allegations that the Los Angeles Police Department and DCFS were investigating Pitt after an incident at an out-of-state airport involving Angelina Jolie and their children. The website claims Pitt was physically and verbally abusive with his children during a flight on a private jet Sept. 14. TMZ alleges Pitt tried to drive off in a fuel truck after the plane landed.

The website reported that an anonymous report was sent to the family services department.

On Thursday, the LAPD denied claims that its detectives were investigating child-abuse allegations involving Pitt.

“LAPD is not handling any reports or allegations into child abuse for Mr. Pitt,” spokeswoman Officer Jenny Houser said Thursday.

The department’s Juvenile Division, which would handle high-profile childabuse cases, has no open investigation into Pitt, Det. Meghan Aguilar said.

Aguilar said LAPD officials called TMZ to inform them they were not investigating Pitt.

“I don’t know if they just don’t believe us,” she said.

DCFS spokesman Armand Montiel said he could not comment on whether the department was investigating.

“The law does not allow us to confirm or deny the subjects of our investigations,” he said.

Jolie’s attorney, Laura Wasser, declined to comment.

Late Thursday, FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller issued a statement, saying, “The FBI is continuing to gather facts and will evaluate whether an investigation at the federal level will be pursued.”

Jolie filed for divorce from Pitt on Monday, citing irreconcilable differences, but didn’t elaborate on what those differences are.