2 arrested in Boston as investigations into drone sightings in the Northeast continue
Two men were arrested in Boston over the weekend for flying a drone “dangerously close” to Logan International Airport as investigations into objects in the sky continue across the East Coast.
Two men were arrested in Boston over the weekend for flying a drone “dangerously close” to Logan International Airport as investigations into objects in the sky continue across the East Coast.
Robert Duffy, 42, of Charlestown, and Jeremy Folcik, 32, of Bridgewater, were arrested Saturday evening, taken into custody on Long Island, part of the Boston Harbor Islands, “following a hazardous drone operation near Logan Airport’s airspace,” Boston police said.
Both were charged with trespassing. Authorities said that a Boston police officer specializing in crime surveillance detected an unmanned aircraft system operation near the airport, and identified the drone’s location.
When police responded to the location, three suspects fled on foot and Duffy and Folcik were apprehended, with a drone found in Duffy's backpack. A search is ongoing for the third suspect. It's unclear if the suspects have retained attorneys.
Boston police warned that even small drones pose "significant" risks, including "The potential for catastrophic damage to airplanes and helicopters. Near-collisions can cause pilots to veer off course, putting lives and property at risk."
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