Atlanta, GA
Man illegally flies into Atlanta airport, successfully eludes officers for hours
ATLANTA – Federal officials from U.S. Customs and Border Protection are trying to figure out how an INS detainee escaped from the world’s busiest airport, and somehow ended up in Downtown Atlanta.
The escape happened this past weekend during one of the busiest travel times of the year.
Millions of passengers passed through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport during the holiday week, and weekend, of Thanksgiving.
A member of the Atlanta City Council said a man managed to fly into Atlanta illegally and then escape U.S. Customs and Border Protection during the busiest travel days at the airport.
On Saturday, one of those travelers flew into Atlanta illegally. He was detected and detained, but in the midst of being returned to his native country, he escaped.
One elected official said he finds the security breach to be disturbing.
“The individual was able to effect his escape through the air vent and simply kind of walk away from the INS holding cell,” Atlanta City Councilman Michael Julian Bond told FOX 5.
Law enforcement sources told FOX 5 the man then jumped on MARTA and headed toward the Greyhound bus station downtown, all without being detected.
A member of the Atlanta City Council said a man managed to fly into Atlanta illegally and then escape U.S. Customs and Border Protection during the busiest travel days at the airport.
“There are lots of cameras at the airport. There are cameras on MARTA. He was able to evade the security that we have to effect his escape,” Bond said.
Bond told FOX 5 it’s troubling to know someone was able to bypass not only one, but two layers of security.
A member of the Atlanta City Council said a man managed to fly into Atlanta illegally and then escape U.S. Customs and Border Protection during the busiest travel days at the airport.
“This individual was literally able to slip through the hands of the federal agencies – and then the second response would have been AP – makes his way on MARTA, presumably, and was only caught some hours later,” Bond said.
After catching him at the bus station, authorities put the culprit back on a plane to Chile, his country of origin.
A member of the Atlanta City Council said a man managed to fly into Atlanta illegally and then escape U.S. Customs and Border Protection during the busiest travel days at the airport.
“This isn’t some little neighborhood airport. This is the busiest airport on the face of the earth, and making sure there is adequate security, there has always got to be job one,” Bond said.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection released the following statement regarding the escape:
“The subject was returned home same day to his country of origin. The circumstances of his absconding from CBP detention remains under investigation.”
Councilman Bond says he would like to see an assessment and increase of security so something like this can never happen again.
Atlanta, GA
Braves News: Austin Riley progressing, Atlanta secures series win, and more
The Atlanta Braves received another positive update from third baseman Austin Riley, who exited Sunday’s game with soreness on his side. An MRI revealed that there was just some inflammation and that a move to the injured list would not be necessary.
David O’Brien of The Athletic reported that Riley told manager Brian Snitker that he was feeling much better on Tuesday.
Austin Riley felt “much better” today and was even having trouble finding the spot that’s sore in his side, Snitker said. Still day-to-day, but sounds like IL definitely not needed, barring any setbacks.
— David O’Brien (@DOBrienATL) May 14, 2024
After this news, it is still likely that Riley will return to the lineup this week.
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Chris Sale was dominant as the Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 7-0 to win the series. The Braves are now 6-4 in their last 10 and trail the NL East by two games.
Spencer Schwellenbach, the Braves’ No. 3 prospect, has been promoted to Double-A Mississippi. The 23-year-old has manufactured a 2.53 ERA in High-A Rome this season.
Over the past week, AJ Smith-Shawver has turned in two starts and EJ Exposito has kept his hot streak alive. For more, check out the Braves’ Prospects Weekly Report.
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Houston Astros starter Ronel Blanco was ejected on Tuesday night after a foreign substance check. The glove is being sent to the commissioner’s office.
Minnesota Twins reliever Justin Topa will be shut down for six weeks with a partially-torn patellar tendon in his left knee. There is a surgical option for Topa, but as of right now, he has declined it.
The Milwaukee Brewers placed first baseman Rhys Hoskins on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain. He is expected to miss two to four weeks.
The Chicago White Sox moved right-hander Michael Soroka to the bullpen after a tough season in the rotation spot thus far. He has put together a 6.39 ERA in nine starts.
The New York Mets designated two players for assignment in infielder Joey Wendle and reliever Yohan Ramirez.
After undergoing Tommy John surgery last summer, New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez began a minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday.
Atlanta, GA
Report: Steelers' opponent, location revealed for season opener
As he settles in as Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator, Arthur Smith will reportedly head into familiar territory right away. According to WSB-TV’s Zach Klein, the Steelers will head to Atlanta to take on the Falcons in the season opener.
Smith spent the last three years as the Falcons’ head coach, amassing a 21-30 record before his firing after the 2023 season. He then latched on with the Steelers, where he’ll now work with a quarterback room of Russell Wilson and Justin Fields after some major moves this offseason.
According to Klein, Smith won’t have to wait long to return to Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Smith spoke about his tenure in Atlanta after taking over in Pittsburgh earlier this offseason, pointing out the need to build the roster from scratch during his time at the helm.
“It was a unique situation, essentially rebuilding a team” Smith said, via Falcon Report’s Daniel Flick. “There were some good lessons learned. It was a tough lesson, but it’ll help me here, especially with some of the young players here that we have, and how you fit the offense and try to play to those guys’ strengths.”
Pittsburgh and Atlanta both made major moves at the quarterback position this offseason. Wilson is coming in as the expected starter for the Steelers this year with Fields as his backup while the Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a lucrative contract and selected Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Raheem Morris is now at the helm for Atlanta, as well.
Chiefs, Ravens to kick off 2024 NFL season
The full NFL schedule is set to be revealed Wednesday night at 8 p.m. ET, but some games have already been announced. That includes the first game of the year, which will see the two-time defending champions in a rematch of the 2023 AFC Championship.
The Super Bowl LVIII-winning Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Baltimore Ravens in a highly anticipated matchup to start the year. The 2024 NFL season begins on Thursday, Sept. 5, at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.
Baltimore 1-3 against the Chiefs with quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes under center. Last time the Chiefs and Ravens were face-to-face, Kansas City won 17-10 and advanced to the championship game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Nikki Chavanelle contributed to this report.
Atlanta, GA
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