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Police Identify Woman in Orlando Airport Meltdown, Charge Her After Attack on Southwest Agent

Court records show she posted a $5,000 bond, returning to Illinois pending the case.

The woman in the clip has not been identified yet.
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Overview

  • The outburst occurred Aug. 14 at Orlando International Airport and was filmed by bystander Peyton Turberville.
  • Video shows the suspect kicking a Southwest gate employee and striking computer monitors, with police citing more than $1,000 in equipment damage.
  • Orlando police said they responded around 9:30 p.m., were told she tried to disrupt boarding, and reported she tried to pull away during arrest.
  • She was arrested and booked on charges of battery, criminal mischief, and resisting an officer without violence.
  • Authorities identified the suspect as Selomit Velez-Rodriguez; Southwest Airlines and airport officials deferred comment to law enforcement.