Drunk Passenger Arrested at FLL After Airport Confrontation

A passenger who missed his connecting flight at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport was arrested on August 6, 2023, after deputies say he became combative during an altercation inside the terminal.

Broward Sheriff's Office deputies assigned to the Airport District responded after the man, visibly intoxicated, began arguing loudly following his missed connection. Bodycam footage shows deputies attempting to calm him down as he repeatedly asked, "what did I do wrong?"

The situation escalated quickly. Deputies took the man to the ground and placed him in handcuffs. Footage shows him later kicking the interior of a patrol vehicle while in custody.

According to deputies, the man struck one of the officers during the encounter. He has denied touching anyone involved in the incident.

The man was arrested and charged with resisting an officer with violence, a felony offense under Florida law. He was transported from the airport to a Broward County facility for processing.

The Broward Sheriff's Office Airport District handles law enforcement operations throughout Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, including incidents involving passengers, security concerns, and disorderly conduct.

Bodycam footage of the arrest shows the full sequence of events, including the initial confrontation, the physical struggle, and the man's continued denials while in the back of the patrol car.

Court records indicate the case proceeded following the felony charge. The final disposition of the case was addressed in the released bodycam footage.

The Broward Sheriff's Office has not released additional statements beyond the information contained in the incident report and accompanying video.