Pilot accused of assaulting deputy at Houston airport

HOUSTON - A pilot is accused of assaulting a sheriff's deputy at a Houston airport.

Court records show Nichollas Dreis, 65, was arrested Sunday and charged with assault on a peace officer.

According to court documents, Dreis allegedly wouldn’t move his vehicle when blocking lanes at the airport and then assaulted a Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy who was trying to direct traffic.

Nichollas Dreis (Photo: Harris County Sheriffs Office)

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According to court records, Dreis works as a pilot. He has made bond, which was set at $40,000.

FOX 26 has reached out to his attorney for comment.