A drunken New York woman barred from boarding a plane at Orlando International led police on a wild chase through the airport - on a motor...
A drunken New York woman barred from boarding a plane at Orlando International led police on a wild chase through the airport - on a motorized suitcase - before finally being arrested.
Newly released police bodycam footages shows 32-year-old Chelsea Alston being chased by the officer, who rode a bicycle during the not-so-high-speed pursuit in the halls of the Florida airport in April.
'We're going to have a bike pursuing a suitcase in a minute,' the Orlando officer can be heard saying in the clip, as he attempts to catch up with the passenger, who sat on the scooter-like electric suitcase during the chase.
Prior to the pursuit, footage shows the officer approaching the woman after receiving complaints from airport staff that a visibly intoxicated woman was causing a disturbance while waiting to board a flight from Orlando International Airport to New York
Prior to the pursuit, footage shows the officer approaching the woman after receiving complaints from airport staff that a visibly intoxicated woman was causing a disturbance while waiting to board a flight from the Orlando airport to New York
'I don't want no beef. I'm just trying to go home and enjoy myself,' Alston told the officer while holding a beverage in a plastic cup and slurring her words, explaining that she had been drinking to pass the time before her flight, which had been delayed due to bad weather.
The woman claimed to have had just two drinks during the wait - which she languished took 'hours.'
In the footage, the cop, Orlando Police Officer Andrew Mamone, proceeds to notify Alston that she cannot board the plane due to her visible intoxication, spurring the woman to launch a profanity-laden tirade against the lawman.
Newly released police bodycam footages shows suspect Chelsea Alston being chased by the officer, who rode a bicycle during the not-so-high-speed pursuit in the halls of the airport
'I'm not that intoxicated! Suck my d**k! Suck my d**k! All of you suck my d**k!' the woman screams in the clip, while taking a seat on her suitcase, which had a motorized attachment that allowed her to pilot it as if it were a scooter
'I'm not that intoxicated! Suck my d**k! Suck my d**k! All of you suck my d**k!' the woman screams in the clip, while taking a seat on her suitcase, which had a motorized attachment that allowed her to pilot it as if it were a scooter.
'F**k ya'll,' Aston can be heard saying in the footage, as she starts to slowly scoot away from Mamone.
Mamone, who had been cordial and patient with the woman during the encounter, watches her trudge off to the other side of the terminal, before begrudgingly deciding to give chase.
'Oh man, that thing kind of goes fast,' the officer can be heard saying in the clip, as Alston rides the suitcase through a hail of passengers - some of whom can be heard laughing at the absurdity of the spectacle.
Mamone then elects to get on a bike in an effort to catch up with Alston, who appeared to moving at no more than 10 miles per hour.
The cop eventually catches up to Alston, and tries to coax her into cooperating by moving to the main terminal, instead of the 'secure area' of the airport where the chase had taken place, politely telling her that he will leave her alone if she complies
'We're about to have a bike pursuing a suitcase in a minute,' the officer jokes in the footage as he pedals to catch up with the fleeing fugitive.
The cop eventually catches up to Alston, and tries to coax her into cooperating by moving to the main terminal, instead of the 'secure area' of the airport where the chase had taken place, politely telling her that he will leave her alone if she complies.
'Follow me,' he tells her, in a somewhat playful tone, still on the bike. 'Follow me! We'll roll out together.'
The footage shows Alston not too keen on the suggestion.
After repeated warnings from the officer - who was able to catch up with the suspect on a bike - Alston was arrested, but not before battering the officer and causing more than $1,000 in damage to his patrol car. If convicted, she faces up to five years in prison for each offense
'Chelsea, I'll race you!' the officer adds - to no avail.
'Let's just let's just roll our little wheels to the other side of TSA OK, because this is the secured area.
'I gotta have you on the other side - then I promise you I will leave you alone.'
The clip then shows Alston still refusing to comply, cursing at the officer.
Mamone then warns her again: 'I'm a representative of the Orlando Police Bar and I have been nothing but polite and professional with you.
'Chelsea, if this continues you, you will be arrested.'
The words proved prophetic as Alston was arrested - but not before battering the officer and causing more than $1,000 in damage to his patrol car, court records show.
If convicted, she faces up to five years in prison for each offense.
Alston is among several dozen passengers who have been arrested at Orlando International Airport during the COVID-19 pandemic for unruly or violent behavior.
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