Canadian man held in Florida after driving on airport tarmac

ORLANDO, Fla. – A Canadian man is being held on $5,100 bond in Florida after driving a baggage-towing vehicle across the tarmac at Orlando International Airport.

The Orlando Sentinel reports that police identified the man as 27-year-old Richard Hogh. According to an affidavit, Hogh was flying Friday to Chicago and then to Canada.

Police said United Airlines employees removed Hogh from his flight after he sat in a first-class seat that wasn't his and claimed he was a pilot.

Authorities said Hogh removed his pants before reaching the tarmac, where he climbed onto a luggage tug and told the driver he "had a flight to catch." When the driver left, police said Hogh drove the tug onto a taxiway.

Hogh faces grand theft and trespassing charges. Orange County jail records don't show whether he has an attorney.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community? Create a free account to comment on stories, ask questions, and join meaningful discussions on our new site.

Leave a Reply

Kim Anderson

Kim Anderson

Originally from a northern B.C. town that boasts a giant fly fishing rod and a population of 3,100, Kim moved to Kamloops in 2011 to attend Thompson Rivers University. Kim is as comfortable behind a camera as she is writing on her laptop. After graduating with a degree in journalism, Kim has been busy with an independent freelance writing project and photography work. Contact Kim at kanderson@infonews.ca with news tips or story ideas.

Kim's Stories

Related Articles