TSA screener at PDX arrested for pilfering drugs

Summary

Officials say Tuesdea Palmer took pills out of the luggage belonging to a passenger. The five-year employee was arrested on two counts of theft and also faces official misconduct charges.

Story Published: Jul 16, 2007 at 7:07 AM PST

Story Updated: Jul 16, 2007 at 5:02 PM PST

TSA screener at PDX arrested for pilfering drugs
PORTLAND, Ore. - A Transportation Security Administration working as a Portland airport screener has been accused of stealing prescription drugs from a passenger.
   
Tuesdea Palmer was arrested on two counts of theft.
    
Officials said Palmer took pills out of the luggage belonging to a passenger.
    
Palmer also faces charges of official misconduct and possession of a controlled substance.
    
Palmer has worked for TSA for five years.

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