Passenger arrested after sparking brawl while boarding Southwest flight at MIA, police say
By Matthew Garcia
Published on March 12, 2026.
A man has been arrested for allegedly disruptive behaviour while boarding a Southwest flight at Miami International Airport. The incident occurred when another passenger tried to calm down the man, leading to a physical altercation. The man, identified as Marcial Martinez, was eventually restrained and taken into custody.
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