ATLANTA — A woman was arrested at Atlanta’s airport after police say she got angry after being told she had to check a bag and threatened and spat on a Delta manager.
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Atlanta police said they responded to reports of an unruly passenger at Delta gate A34 at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on May 3.
The gate agent told police that Briasia Harris, who is from Michigan, was told she had to check one of her three bags before she could get on a flight to Kansas City.
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The agent, Hafsatou Wann, said Harris called her a bitch numerous times and threatened to beat her up. A manager, Erica Foust arrived at the scene and told Harris she couldn’t get on the plane because of her behavior and because she was intoxicated.
Officers arrived on the scene while management discussed whether Harris would be rebooked or refunded for her ticket. While officers were there, Harris got angry again and called Foust a bitch and then spat on her.
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Harris was immediately arrested. During processing, officers found two bags of suspected marijuana in her purse. She was charged with simple battery and possession of marijuana less than an ounce and taken to the Clayton County Jail.
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