Operator arrested for flying drone into Comerica Park during Opening Day of Detroit Tigers game Incident impacted gameplay
A-10 Thunderbolt II "Warthog" aircraft flyover Comerica Park before a baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (Paul Sancya, Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
DETROIT – A person operating a drone was arrested after flying it into Comerica Park Detroit Tigers Opening Day
The incident occurred Friday, April 4, at 1:43 p.m. during gameplay.
The Detroit Police Department said the incident originated from the top floor of the parking structure at Brush Street and East Adams Avenue.
Officials reported that the drone operator was identified quickly and arrested near the scene.
The FBI, along with the Michigan State Police and DPD, is actively investigating.
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