Dustin Poirier seeks to apologize to police officer after airport incident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 2:42 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Dustin Poirier aims to make amends following his recent arrest at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The MMA fighter was detained after allegedly threatening a police officer while intoxicated. Poirier expressed regret for his behavior, acknowledging that he was denied boarding due to his condition. He is working with his lawyer to obtain the officer's contact information to extend a personal apology and commend the officer's professionalism during the incident.
- •Poirier was arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
- •He reportedly threatened a police officer while intoxicated.
- •Poirier aims to contact the officer for a personal apology.
- •He acknowledges the situation could have escalated without the officer's professionalism.
- •The incident occurred after he was denied boarding due to his behavior.
- 2:42 AMYahoo Sports — Dustin Poirier wants to apologize to officer involved in arrest
"Dustin Poirier wants to make amends for the behavior that led to his arrest.
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