Wanted To Attend A Rap Concert In Chicago

Zemarcius Scott of Texarkana, AR  wanted to go to Chicago to see a rapper Famous Dex in concert. For some reason, the 19-year-old music fan thought the best way to get to the show was to steal an airplane and fly it there.

Never mind he'd never flown an airplane before.

Scott didn't try to steal a small, GA airplane either. He was discovered on July 4 at Texarkana Regional Airport in the cockpit of an American Eagle regional jet. The Texarkana Gazette reports that he told authorities that he thought flying an airplane was no more complicated that pushing a few buttons and pulling levers.

According to a probable cause affidavit and psychological evaluation report, Scott jumped the airport fence at about 2:30 a.m. on Independence Day last year, leading airport security to immediately contact local police. When he was found in the airplane, he was recognized by two of the three officers who responded to the call.

A mental evaluation was ordered and Scott was found mentally competent to stand trial. On Thursday, he pleaded guilty to attempted theft of property and commercial burglary. He must pay a $1,000 fine plus court costs and participate in any mental health treatment and probation mandated by the court.

(Zemarcius Scott booking photo)

FMI: Source report