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Florida Man Smashes Through Airport Gate, Tries to Board Running Plane

Florida Man Smashes Through Airport Gate, Tries to Board Running Plane

Summary

A man named Bryan J. Parker was arrested after driving his car through a secured gate at Daytona Beach International Airport and attempting to board a running airplane. Parker, who was intoxicated at the time, was charged with several crimes including hijacking an aircraft and trespassing. The airport's operations were not disrupted despite the incident.

Key Facts

  • Bryan J. Parker is a 58-year-old man from Holly Hill, Florida.
  • Parker drove through a secured airport gate and onto the airfield.
  • He was highly intoxicated from alcohol and cocaine during the incident.
  • Parker attempted to enter unoccupied planes and a running airplane.
  • An airport technician stopped him, and deputies arrested him.
  • He faces charges including hijacking an aircraft, burglary, and trespassing.
  • Airport operations continued without any disruption.

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