The 58-year-old man faces a reckless conduct charge, and he was taken to the Clayton County Jail without incident, police said.
Atlanta police caught a Transportation Security Administration officer who brought a gun past a security checkpoint.
Police said they responded to the main TSA security checkpoint for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport about the firearm.
Don't bring a gun to the airport in a carry-on. TSA warns travelers to check their bags for guns on and other prohibited items before traveling.
Travelers have also been forced to wait for extended periods of time to pass through security and endure long waits for flights.
Southwest Airlines confirmed the pilot had been removed from duty and apologized to customers whose travel plans were disrupted.
The TSA wants travelers to know that yes, you can fly with your firearms, but there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it.
Starting May 7, travelers flying within the United States will be required to show a REAL ID or another form of TSA-approved identification.
A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested at a Georgia airport and accused of DUI on Wednesday. A TSA officer smelled alcohol on the pilot and informed law enforcement officials, who arrested the ...
A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested this week for allegedly reporting to work at a Georgia airport intoxicated ... Security Administration (TSA) officer noticed he allegedly "smelled of ...
Police arrest a TSA officer who was allegedly carrying a firearm beyond the security checkpoint at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, a major travel hub.
Police said they responded to the main TSA security checkpoint for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport about the firearm.