Orlando Airport Passenger Arrested for Bypassing TSA Line

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A 20‑year‑old passenger walked through the middle of two TSA security queues at Orlando International Airport and ignored verbal instructions to wait his turn. When an officer opened side gate 88 for authorized personnel, the passenger forced his way through, attempting to reach the tram and airside area without undergoing metal‑detector or imaging screening. TSA employee Rick tried to block him at the Travel Document Checker, but the passenger continued forward.

Law Enforcement Response

Officers from the Orlando Police Department arrived at lane 13 and found the passenger fighting TSA agents. He refused commands to sit or stop resisting. The officers employed a “roll” technique, moving him from a seated to a prone position, pinning his arms behind his back, and applying handcuffs while he continued to brace and protest.

Investigation and Statements

TSA staff confirmed the passenger had not been screened. In statements, the passenger claimed he was traveling to Memphis and feared missing his flight, saying, “I’m not missing my flight for y’all when nobody going to offer a home for me to sleep in.” Officers noted that standard procedure for passengers at risk of missing a flight involves speaking with supervisors or rebooking, not bypassing security.

Conclusion

The passenger was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting an officer without violence. He was taken into custody for processing after the altercation.

  Takeaways

  • A 20‑year‑old passenger at Orlando International Airport attempted to cut through a TSA security line by forcing his way through a side gate, ignoring staff instructions.
  • Orlando Police Department officers arrived at lane 13, found the passenger fighting TSA agents, and used a roll restraint technique to secure him after he refused to sit or comply.
  • The passenger claimed he was trying to catch a flight to Memphis and feared being stranded, but TSA staff confirmed he had not been screened.
  • Officers noted that standard protocol for passengers at risk of missing flights involves speaking with supervisors or rebooking, not bypassing security checkpoints.
  • The passenger was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting an officer without violence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the passenger try to bypass the TSA line?

He said he was trying to make his flight to Memphis and feared being stranded without a place to sleep, so he attempted to cut the line. He believed waiting would cause him to miss the flight, prompting the illegal bypass.

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