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We've all experienced someone kick our seat or be disruptive on an airplane. However, this man didn't care who it was or how old they are. On December 5th, 2024, the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Police Department was called to the scene at the airport onto the airplane. Hello, how many people >> Hello. How many people are there? What's going on? The kid behind you? Huh? The kid behind you? No. Why would we just know from the tower? So, what's Oh, um yeah, two passengers um was being aggressive towards the kid behind him. The parents want to file a complaint. To the kid behind? Yeah. Okay, so like >> physically got over the chair and like get in his face. Did they physical contact at all? They can't get it out of the kid. He said his hand was in his face. Okay. So, if we do if y'all do us a favor, we'll get him off first. [music] >> Yes. And then we'll get the family off safe. Yeah, we're on it. Um he is in 2F, so we'll need to remove the guy next to him first. Okay, this side. >> just have them come stand up here or He He can exit. The first guy uh yeah. Let Let that guy exit and then [music] and then have them. Yeah. So, you would take him and I'll take we'll take the family. >> [music] >> Uh do you hear any of that? Yeah, yeah. I didn't hear it. He said it he the conflict was him [music] and a kid behind behind him. He got over the seat. It's the next row. Next row. But, that was him. Yeah, it's this guy. Hello. How you doing? Hello. This officer is with you. You're going to walk up and talk to him, okay? And then we can get the family off. The family? Hello, sir. Uh pleasure. Is Is everybody okay? >> Yeah. I think so. Okay. Was Was there some kind of like like physical physical contact? Yeah, so um So the it's dark, but um I have two middle kids were next to me. I was on the other side of the aisle. Um and then um I just heard heard we both heard sort of the actual just ton of shouting and the gentleman was like just squared like on knees or standing up on his chair over hand and face um middle kids completely destroyed. Um he did say he was contact then I asked him again he goes I don't know he just like shut up he doesn't want to talk about it. Do you mind if I try talking to him? Okay. Okay. My name is Austin. You can call me Austin. Are you Are you okay? Yeah. Okay. I I got a question to ask you, okay? Did Did he touch you at all? No. No, he didn't touch you? Did he yell at you? Yeah, what did he yell at you? It was so fast I couldn't really hear him. Okay. Well, I'm I'm sorry that that happened to you, buddy. Do you know what All right. >> [sighs] >> That's cool. You like drawing? Any stickers? So what what was he yelling? He yelled at the stewardess as well when we were first on the plane. That's what she said too. Yeah, so that was my So when when I heard him screaming I just heard him say something like you guys are in my seat but it was such an over reaction to and they had gotten up twice to use the potty otherwise they were in their seats. They're good travelers so Yeah. and I was with like my husband said my toddler traveling but it was the aggression and the screaming that you know prompted me to quickly run and then I just said excuse me sir please don't speak to my children like that. And What What started Did he just blow up out of nowhere? And then he spoke to the passenger next to him. Yeah, I I I asked [clears throat] the gentleman next to us a very nice guy he goes like I got three young kids I said I'm sorry the kids didn't do anything he didn't do they didn't do anything. He was like I just think the guy had too many cocktails. Okay. Okay. However, I do want to get your information. >> Please. Um I'll just get one of y'all's information to start off with, just in case because, you know, if there was something that happened that you know, y'all see something like bruise or something that happens way later cuz you know, it could take some time. Something that you can see, give us a call, we can add that to the report. Um He seems He seems okay and that's just that's a Better now. Yeah. Yeah. Um but definitely I will and I'll give you my email Please. if if something comes up and y'all can you shoot me an email, but yeah, just a driver's license ID from either one of y'all. Thank you. Yeah. Hello. How you doing? Hello. This officer is going to go and walk up and talk to you, okay? Just go up here. Yeah. I got a >> [clears throat] >> Thanks. All right. Let's go ahead and stand over here. >> May I use the restroom? Wow. Let's go walk all the way around here. >> [clears throat] >> Come on out. Anything happen on the flight or No. No? I'd like to use the restroom. All right. So, once on this you were screaming I heard it. You were screaming at somebody on the plane? >> I didn't scream at at anyone. No? You didn't get in someone's face? >> were hitting my seat. Uh-huh. And I said please Uh-huh. stop. That's it. Okay. That's not what I heard. Not what you heard? >> No. Okay. I got a report from the captain and stewards. flight attendants said they were screaming at somebody. That's not what happened. All right. You have your ID on you? Sure. >> [clears throat] >> Was anyone else flying with you? No. No? Okay. Thanks. How much have you had to drink? >> the restroom? Look up there. I don't know. Two or three Bloody Marys. That's it. Like two or three what? Two Bloody Mary's. Two Bloody Mary's. Okay. I want to go to the I got to pee. So Okay. You're not going to leave yet. All right? >> [snorts] >> Wow. Okay. Am I just being detained or what? Yeah, you're being detained. Okay. When did you last drink? What? When was your last drink? I don't know. You don't know? I have to pee. Okay. You're not going to leave yet. >> Totally. Oh, I don't care. I got to go. Okay. Don't. I'm Are you serious with me? That's my problem. Yep. I'm not going to go with you. Don't worry. Okay. All right. Take care. >> [clears throat] >> So, at this point you're being detained. Um For what? Because you're intoxicating and you're also trying to walk away from us. Yeah, I had a few drinks, but I'm not trying to walk away from you guys. You were literally just walking away. Well, I I can go to the restroom. That's a that's still walking away. It's a misunderstanding or whatever, but uh you know, absolutely not pulling away from you or anything. Okay. Okay. What did you say to the kids that were on the plane? I said, "Please stop, you know, hitting my seat, kicking my seat." And Did you physically touch them or put No. Absolutely not. And I will I will I will. Okay. No, didn't do that. Officer. Just going to wait on them. See if Can I just go there? We're going to go in and walk out. Yeah, please go to the restroom. You know, honestly, guys. Please. I'm going to wait. I can't breathe. Can I No, we're going to keep walking up. Oh, yeah. 26 1 Justin Bieber Drive. Honestly, officer, please. Oh my god. You guys, please. Gentlemen, please. You will be able to go to the restroom. I know you're going to take me somewhere. Gee whiz. All right, we're going to stay in front of the car and do a search. Okay, whatever. Just spread your feet for me. Yeah. Do you have anything on you that's going to poke me, stick me, hurt me, or anything? No. To the restroom, please. Give me 5 minutes, we'll be there where you can go to the restroom, okay? Oh, wow. Okay. Okay. I can't believe this. Yeah. I have to pee in my seat. I don't Really, really crazy. I've never been uh So, that's all being investigated as well, okay? No, I understand. You guys are doing your job. I totally that, but All right. I turned around and said, "Please stop." It's going to be a close to a squad car. We'll take it off in there. Okay. Okay. All right. We're going to make it to the squad car, okay? We'll get that thing out there. Yeah, but can I take a pee? All right. All right. Oh, man. Get inside. You're taking a lot longer to have that pee. >> Okay. 5 minutes, you'll be there. Get inside. [clears throat] No, I don't think I don't trust you guys. Okay. Get inside. You're taking a lot longer to have that pee. 5 minutes, you'll be there. Get inside. No, I don't think I don't trust you guys. Okay. Can you lift that up first? Who's smelling alcohol? Yeah. I had a couple drinks on the plane. I understand that. It's not a restorable offense. I got to clean What? Oh, man. All right. What's the issue? Lift that right leg up. My wrists hurt. I have to pee like crazy. Well, all right. You guys can please >> hold it. Yes, we're going to Once he's finished looking, make sure you don't have anything inside your bag cuz we can't bring any weapons >> have anything. Listen Listen to me. Listen to me. Okay. I had a couple drinks on the plane that's yeah. >> to make sure he doesn't You don't have anything that's supposed to be prohibited items in the jail, okay? So, he's making sure. We're going to get you to the jail where you can go pee, okay? Please, can I pee? Yes, you can 5 minutes, okay? We'll be there. Put your foot back in. >> 5 minutes. You said that to me. Yeah, and we're getting ready to leave. He's finishing up. I know. Whatever. He just locked the door. Okay. Good? And did he say why he stopped doing the kicking? He said he never did. He said the kids were banging on his seat. That's all he said. Uh Apparently a passenger came off who was sitting right next to him and said that they were kind of overreacting. The family was overreacting. And he didn't get loud with the family at all. Okay. By the time he came back So, I don't I don't know if you want their information since there was no Yeah, I'll go ahead and submit uh their information. Okay. Take a picture of it. You mind doing a sub? He's got to pee also, so Very clear. You might be getting pissed in the back of your car. That's okay. Wouldn't be the first. Yeah. All right. Okay. All right, step out. What? Yeah, that's right. No. Hey. Careful. My wrists hurt. Got it. Yeah. Work with us. Thank you. What? Appreciate it, chief. What if that blue line just won't stand up in court? If I didn't and I just I'm not going to Honestly, you guys They called us and said There has to be more to the Wait. Wait. Please. Okay, go ahead. There has to be more to the charge than I had a few drinks on the plane. Correct? You're probably looking at a disorderly. Okay. So, Harley, let me make this very clear to you. Honestly, I had a few drinks Listen to me. Having drinks in public is not a crime. But it's to the point that you've had enough to drink where you are becoming a danger to yourself or others in a public place, that is a crime in the state of Texas. Because you had Listen to me. Yes, sir. You want to have an answer, you listen. You understand? Officer. You've asked several Listen to me and quit arguing. Yes, sir. Let me explain and you can just shut up and listen, okay? Come on. You created a disturbance on the plane. You reek of alcohol. You're slurring your words. You can't even stand straight. When you're walking up the jet bridge, you almost fell over twice. You admitted to drinking three Bloody Marys. Yes, sir. Okay? At that point, even the airlines called on you and said that you are in an endangerment on that plane. Because of that, that is why you're arrested. It's not because you consumed the alcohol, it's because you had too much to drink. Are we clear? Let's finish the process. You can get booked in. You can just Stop talking. You can get booked in. You will be able to see a judge and you'll be able to bond out. Look at me. In 4 hours, you will be able to take a PBT. You will take a PBT and at that point, you will be released once you sober up. That's it. I'm not fighting. Right now, this is a Class C citation. You'll answer in court. I'm not trying to fight you guys. >> Then stop arguing. I already explained everything to you. Well, finish the process with my jail staff. Finish the process with the jail staff. You'll have a say in court. As of right now, you don't. Finish the process with my jail staff. Do not make anything more difficult than what it is and you'll be out of here soon. My flight was delayed for 5 hours. >> let me explain it. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty. Thank you for watching.

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