A man was arrested at Miami International Airport last weekend for attacking a Transportation Security Administration official. The day before, he had caused a flight to divert to Miami. Arrest after diversion Cameron Dylan McDougall, a 28-year-old male, was arrested on Saturday at Miami International Airport (MIA).
He was charged with three counts of battery on a law enforcement officer and another count of battery on a person older than 65. According to a TSA statement, McDougall assaulted two officers. "This unprovoked and brash physical attack against our employees, who work tirelessly to ensure the safety of the traveling public and the security of our aviation system, is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
TSA is working with law enforcement and will pursue independent enforcement actions against this individual." - TSA The TSA added, “Our frontline TSA Officers are there for our safety and security. This unprovoked attack on our officers is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
Assaulting a TSA officer is a federal offense (that) can result in criminal penalties and fines of up to $13,910 in addition to his arrest.” According to a report from Local 10 , McDougall started his rampage airside. His first victim was an elderly man who had been walking to his gate.
McDougall simply approached him and began punching him. After that, he went to the security checkpoint and began attacking officers. The TSA looked back at the year with a twist of humor.
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