MIAMI (WSVN) – A passenger was arrested Wednesday evening after authorities said she struck and kicked a deputy while being escorted off a plane at Miami International Airport.<\/p>\n
Jamie L. Romanski, 49, was taken into custody April 29, 2026, following an incident at Gate D16 at Miami International Airport, according to an arrest affidavit.<\/p>\n
A deputy with the Miami-Dade Sheriff\u2019s Office responded after airline staff requested assistance removing a passenger who had been involved in a verbal dispute with the flight crew and appeared intoxicated, authorities said.<\/p>\n
According to the report, Romanski became increasingly aggressive as deputies attempted to calm her. <\/p>\n
Investigators said she slapped the deputy\u2019s hand away when approached.<\/p>\n
As deputies escorted Romanski off the jet bridge in handcuffs, authorities said she stopped and kicked the deputy in the thigh three times, causing pain but no serious injury.<\/p>\n
Another deputy intervened and helped escort Romanski to a patrol vehicle.<\/p>\n
Authorities said she was later taken to the airport police station but refused to speak with investigators.<\/p>\n
Romanski was charged with battery on a law enforcement officer and transported to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. <\/p>\n
Authorities said she is being held pending a bond hearing and is not eligible for immediate release.<\/p>\n
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