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Last month, I wrote about a dramatic incident at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) where a car plowed through the Delta check-in area. The suspect has now reportedly been arrested on suspicion of aggravated stalking.
Police have identified the suspect as Brian Sutton, a 37-year-old from Clinton Township, MI. Sutton is currently being held on a $250,000 bond in the stalking case. If he is able to post bond, he will be required to wear a GPS ankle monitor and have no contact with the alleged victim. The arrest comes as prosecutors continue weighing a series of additional charges connected to the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) incident. These potential charges include aggravated assault, operating while intoxicated, reckless driving, and malicious destruction of business property valued at more than $20,000.
Sutton gained worldwide attention last month after he allegedly drove a black Mercedes through the entrance of the McNamara terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). The vehicle plowed into the check-in area before crashing into a Delta Air Lines baggage desk. The shocking moment was captured on video by a nearby passenger (with footage showing debris flying as the car smashed through the terminal entrance).
Fortunately, the check-in area was relatively quiet at the time of the crash, which occurred around 7:30 PM. The Wayne County Airport Authority Fire Department reported treating six people for minor injuries. Video from the scene also showed Sutton, wearing a Detroit Lions jersey, exiting the vehicle and attempting to run toward the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint. Law enforcement quickly pursued him, restrained him, and escorted him away.
Authorities believe Sutton may have been experiencing a mental health crisis at the time of the crash. Despite this, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) police have submitted evidence to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office as they pursue formal criminal charges. The incident prompted immediate concerns about airport security infrastructure and the lack of physical barriers that could prevent vehicles from accessing pedestrian-heavy terminal areas. In response, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) has installed 9,000-pound concrete bollards at terminal entrances leading to the vehicle ramp.
Brian Sutton’s aggravated stalking charge marks the first major legal development since the crash, but officials indicate more charges may soon follow. As the investigation continues, prosecutors are expected to determine the full scope of criminal responsibility tied to the January 23rd terminal attack. The case remains under close scrutiny as airport authorities balance public safety concerns, infrastructure upgrades, and the ongoing legal proceedings against Sutton.
Anthony’s Take: It’s amazing that no one was seriously injured or killed by this vehicle crashing through the airport. Charges have still not been filed and I’ll keep watching for more on this crazy story.
(Featured Image Credit: @Shaco11175 via Reddit.)
(H/T: Paddle Your Own Kanoo.)
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