Fan Allegedly Claimed to Be IRS Agent, Bribed Police After Getting Arrested at Heinz Field

A 29-year-old fan was arrested last night after allegedly kicking down a steel barrier and knocking a woman unconscious at Heinz Field. According to CBS Pittsburgh, police say Stephen Sapp was intoxicated during the incident.

"Sapp was yelling and screaming near Gate C when officers arrived. At that time, officers told Sapp to leave the stadium, but he refused. Sapp allegedly began, “to violently and recklessly push and throw the steel dividers around in a dangerous, disorderly manner.” Officers informed Sapp that he would be arrested if he did not cease his disorderly behavior. He then allegedly kicked another steel barrier, which caused it to bend and come off the ground. As a result, a woman sitting on the other side was struck in the head by the barrier."

Police say that the woman was knocked unconscious by the barrier, and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. After resisting arrest, Sapp allegedly tried to bribe the arresting officers. Again via CBS Pittsburgh:

"According to the criminal complaint, Sapp stated, “Listen, I know how this works. How much money will it take to make this go away and to let me go home today?” The officers informed Sapp that he could not attempt to bribe them, but Sapp continued. “Look, I am an IRS agent and I can help you in other ways if you let me go home and make this go away.”"

As you might expect, Sapp is facing a whole laundry list of charges.