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sports1 month ago

New footage reveals Poirier's escalating aggression during Atlanta airport arrest

Newly released bodycam footage from Dustin Poirier's June 21 arrest at Atlanta International Airport shows the former UFC lightweight champion becoming increasingly belligerent during transport and booking. While initial clips showed him challenging officers to a fight, the extended video reveals him yelling profanities, referencing prior prison time, and demanding his wallet and phone. Poirier, who was charged with public drunkenness, has apologized and stated he is seeking help for alcohol issues following his 2025 retirement.

via Bloody Elbow|

#atlanta-airport #bodycam-footage #dustin-poirier

travel2 months ago•1 min saved

Delta flight evacuees slide off after emergency landing in Atlanta

A Delta Air Lines Orlando-bound flight diverted to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International after a smoke condition in the cockpit, emergency landing on a taxiway, and evacuation via slides. About 200 passengers and six crew members were evacuated and rebooked onto a new aircraft as the original plane undergoes maintenance.

via NBC News|

#atlanta-airport #delta-air-lines #emergency-landing

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

Airport Outburst Captured: Poirier's Bodycam Arrest

Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier was arrested for public intoxication at Atlanta's airport after causing a disturbance; bodycam footage shows him threatening officers and then submitting to arrest before bonding out. Georgia penalties for public drunkenness can include up to a year in jail or a $1,000 fine.

via MMA Fighting|

#atlanta-airport #bodycam-video #dustin-poirier

travel6 months ago•2 min saved

ATL Frontier flight evacuated after verbal bomb threat during taxiing

A Frontier Airlines flight arriving at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was diverted to a remote area after a passenger made a verbal bomb threat while taxiing. The aircraft was evacuated via airstairs and passengers were bused to the terminal; the threat was deemed non-credible and no injuries were reported, with authorities continuing the investigation.

via 11Alive.com|

#atlanta-airport #bomb-threat #evacuation

travel7 months ago•1 min saved

Southwest Flight 2094 Diverts to Atlanta Over Reported Security Matter

Southwest Airlines Flight 2094, traveling from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale, diverted to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport due to a reported ‘possible security matter’ and landed safely. The carrier did not disclose details about the security issue, and weather-related delays at Atlanta pushed re-departure for Fort Lauderdale to after 11 p.m., with Southwest emphasizing safety as the priority.

via WSB-TV|

#atlanta-airport #flight-diversion #nashville-to-fort-lauderdale

crime11 months ago•2 min saved

Man with AR-15 arrested at Atlanta airport for threatening to attack

Billy Joe Cagle, a man with a prior non-violent criminal record, was arrested at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport after threatening to shoot the airport and possessing a firearm and ammunition, despite being a convicted felon. His recent behavior was linked to mental health struggles, and he is scheduled for a court appearance.

via FOX 5 Atlanta|

#atlanta-airport #billy-joe-cagle #crime

crime11 months ago•3 min saved

Man planning attack at Atlanta airport thwarted after family report, police say

A man planning to attack Atlanta's airport was arrested after his family tipped off police, who found an assault rifle and ammunition in his vehicle; he faces multiple charges including terroristic threats and firearm possession by a felon.

via PBS|

#arrest #assault-rifle #atlanta-airport

crime11 months ago•3 min saved

Man Arrested at Atlanta Airport for Threatening to Shoot Up Terminal

Police arrested Billy Joe Cagle at Atlanta's airport after a family tip and social media posts revealed his plan to shoot the airport, leading to the discovery of an assault rifle and ammunition in his truck. Cagle, who has mental health issues, was charged with multiple crimes, and authorities are investigating how he obtained the firearm.

via The Guardian|

#arrest #assault-rifle #atlanta-airport

local11 months ago•2 min saved

Man Arrested at Atlanta Airport for Threatening Shooting

A man at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport was stopped from carrying out a mass shooting thanks to his family's quick action and police intervention. Billy Joe Cagle, armed with a semi-automatic weapon, was arrested after threatening to attack the airport, with authorities discovering the weapon and ammunition in his truck. The family’s prompt report led to his arrest within 15 minutes, preventing a tragedy.

via WSB-TV|

#atlanta-airport #cagle-arrest #family-intervention

world11 months ago•3 min saved

Armed man planning attack at Atlanta airport arrested before incident

A man was arrested outside Atlanta's airport after family tipped off police about his social media threats to shoot the airport, leading to the discovery of an AR-15 rifle and ammunition in his truck. He had expressed intentions to inflict harm, but law enforcement intervened before any tragedy occurred.

via AP News|

#ar-15-rifle #arrest #atlanta-airport

local-news11 months ago•2 min saved

Man with AR-15 Arrested at Atlanta Airport for Threatening Mass Shooting

A man named Billy Cagle was arrested at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport after threatening to shoot it up on social media and being found with an assault rifle, with authorities stating he posed a serious threat that was thwarted by law enforcement collaboration.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#arrest #atlanta-airport #gun-possession

crime11 months ago•2 min saved

Arrest Made at Atlanta Airport Before Planned Shooting

A man from Cartersville, Billy Cagle, was prevented from carrying out a potential mass shooting at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport after his family reported his threats and police found him with a rifle and ammunition. Cagle was arrested within minutes of police being alerted, highlighting the importance of community cooperation in preventing violence.

via CBS News|

#atlanta-airport #billy-cagle #crime

crime11 months ago•2 min saved

Armed Man Threatens to Attack Atlanta Airport, Arrested by Police

Billy Joe Cagle was arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after his family reported he was threatening to shoot up the terminal; police found an AR-15 in his truck, and he faces multiple charges including terroristic threats and firearm possession.

via FOX 5 Atlanta|

#atlanta-airport #billy-joe-cagle #crime

world11 months ago•2 min saved

Man Arrested at Atlanta Airport for Threatening to Shoot Up the Venue

A man was arrested inside Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport after his family alerted police that he was armed and headed to the airport to potentially commit violence. Authorities found an AR-15 rifle in his vehicle, and he faces multiple charges. The incident was averted thanks to family and police intervention, highlighting ongoing security concerns at the world's busiest airport amid staffing shortages due to the government shutdown.

via CNN|

#ar-15 #atlanta-airport #security

local1 year ago•0 min saved

Atlanta Airport Resumes Operations After Tower Evacuation

A ground stop at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport was temporarily issued and then lifted after the FAA evacuated the tower due to a gas smell, which was not confirmed to be a fire, prompting an investigation by fire rescue services.

via WSB-TV|

#atlanta-airport #evacuation #faa