A man from Florida is accused of crashing his vehicle through an airport gate and attempting to board several planes.
Bryan John Parker faces numerous charges, including attempted aircraft piracy, burglary of a conveyance, felony trespass at an airport, indecent exposure, criminal mischief, DUI causing property damage, and refusal to undergo testing, as detailed in a press release from the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
It remains unclear from court records whether the 58-year-old has entered a plea in response to the charges.
The incident occurred on March 25, when a “highly intoxicated” Parker allegedly drove his blue Ford Mustang through a security fence at Daytona Beach International Airport’s international terminal, subsequently entering the airfield.
According to the press release, witnesses reported that Parker nearly collided with an Embry-Riddle plane that was taxiing. He then allegedly attempted to board several aircraft before being intercepted by security personnel.
Police described Parker’s behavior as “very erratic” in an arrest affidavit accessed by Oxygen. The affidavit also mentions that Parker allegedly confessed to driving through the airport gate. An aircraft technician noted significant damage to Parker’s car, with debris scattered across the airfield.
Parker also allegedly told police that he wanted to fly to Sanibel Island to visit his sister, according to the doc which also noted that he offered money to a person on one of the planes to “get him the f–k away from here.”
“Parker indicated he was intoxicated on alcohol and drugs,” read the press release, which noted that he allegedly said he didn’t recall what led up to the incident.
“I was at my house, I went to an AA meeting,” Parker said in footage of his arrest, published on Facebook by the sheriff’s office. “Then, the next thing you know, I’m doing cocaine, drinking and smoking pot.”
Parker was booked into the Volusia County Branch Jail.
An attorney for Parker did not immediately reply to a request for comment from Oxygen. His arraignment is scheduled for April 28.
