MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is behind bars after forcing his way through a restricted area at Memphis International Airport, gaining access to an airplane.
According to a police affidavit, on October 1, Memphis police officers were called to MEM to the baggage area where the susupect, who was dressed in all black, carrying a black backpack, gained access to the aircraft ramp, after refusing to listen to commands of airport employees to stop.
He was then able to gain "unauthorized access" to an airplane. When airport employees confronted him again, he ran.
When MPD officers arrived, the suspect was trying to get back onto the ramp. The affidavit says, when he saw the officers, he "assumed a fighting stance".
Officers sprayed the suspect in the eyes with a chemical agent and took him into custody.
Antionous Thomas, 44, was charged with entering a restricted airport area and resisting official detention.