NEW DETAILS: Authorities say a woman has been arrested after she allegedly assaulted several TSA officers at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport over apple juice.
The incident, according to a statement from the TSA, happened at around 5:55 a.m. at Terminal 4's Checkpoint D, when a female traveler allegedly attacked TSA officers during a security screening process, injuring three of them.TSA officials say of the three security officers injured, two of them were taken to an area hospital, where they were later released. The incident also resulted in Checkpoint D's closure.
Court documents revealed that the woman, identified as 19-year-old Makiah Coleman, was upset over apple juice that had been taken from her during the screening. "[Coleman] was ranting and raving about the apple juice and walks around the barrier and attempts to grab the bin containing her items being screened from the TSA agent," read the probable cause statement.
Coleman faces a number of charges, including aggravated assault, criminal damage and disorderly conduct. TSA officials also reminded travelers that "threats, verbal abuse or physical violence of any kind against our employees is not tolerated and will result in criminal penalties and fines of up to $13,910."
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