Dustin Poirier arrested for public intoxication, threatens police
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:09 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Dustin Poirier was arrested for public intoxication at an Atlanta airport on Sunday. Video footage shows the former UFC fighter displaying aggressive behavior toward an officer, even threatening to fight. After initially resisting and becoming agitated, he was eventually handcuffed and taken into custody. Poirier was booked for public drunkenness and released shortly after. He acknowledged the incident on social media, stating he is working on himself.
- •Poirier was arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
- •He threatened to fight an officer during the arrest.
- •The altercation occurred after he was removed from a flight.
- •Poirier was booked for public drunkenness and later released.
- •He has addressed the incident on his Instagram Stories.
- 3:13 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Gonna bang you up’: APD releases video of ex-UFC fighter Dustin Poirier’s expletive-filled arrest
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — Video: Dustin Poirier threatened to fight officer during public intoxication arrest
"Dustin Poirier exhibited threatening behavior during his arrest for public intoxication this past Sunday.
"Retired UFC fighter Dustin Poirier was arrested Sunday and charged with public drunkenness.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 3:13 AM‘Gonna bang you up’: APD releases video of ex-UFC fighter Dustin Poirier’s expletive-filled arrest
Retired UFC fighter Dustin Poirier was arrested Sunday and charged with public drunkenness.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 10:09 PMVideo: Dustin Poirier threatened to fight officer during public intoxication arrest
Dustin Poirier exhibited threatening behavior during his arrest for public intoxication this past Sunday.
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