Man arrested for drunkenly running across tarmac at Phoenix Sky Harbor

Nov 16, 2016, 3:58 PM | Updated: 7:55 pm

(Facebook Photo)

PHOENIX — A man was arrested earlier this month after he allegedly ran across the tarmac at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport while drunk.

The Phoenix Police Department said it responded to a call about 11:45 p.m. on Nov. 6 after 24-year-old Dalton James Reimer was spotted on the tarmac by employees.

Police said it is unknown how Reimer gained access to the tarmac. It is surrounded by a fence.

Police did not confirm other reports that Reimer had walked on a runway. However, he was found on a taxiway, which planes use to access runways.

Reimer was charged with trespassing.

Reimer was in Phoenix for work. He lives in Iowa.

Follow @KTAR923

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here.

Arizona News

KTAR.com

Taco Chelo’s second location to open in Tempe on May 10

Taco Chelo, an established taquería in downtown Phoenix, plans to open a second location in Tempe next week.

51 minutes ago

A stock image of a sign indicating a 40 mph speed limit....

KTAR.com

Tempe seeking public input on proposed speed limit changes

The City of Tempe is considering changing the speed limit on several of its roadways, including Mill Avenue.

3 hours ago

KTAR.com

Northbound Interstate 17 left lane closed north of State Route 69

The northbound lanes of Interstate 17 north of State Route 69 were closed on Saturday morning, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

4 hours ago

Associated Press

Arizona boosting efforts to protect people from extreme heat this summer

Arizona's new heat officer said Friday that he is working with local governments and nonprofit groups to open more cooling centers and ensure homes have working air conditioners this summer in a more unified effort to prevent another ghastly toll of heat-related deaths, which topped 900 statewide last year.

5 hours ago