Two Arrested, Third Sought After Drone Incident Near Boston Airport

Dec 16, 2024, 04:23 AM

Two men, Robert Duffy, 42, of Charlestown, and Jeremy Folcik, 32, of Bridgewater, were arrested by Boston Police on Saturday night for allegedly flying a drone too close to Logan International Airport. The incident occurred on Long Island, part of the Boston Harbor Islands, where the suspects were apprehended after attempting to flee. The drone was found in Duffy's backpack, and authorities are still searching for a third suspect who fled the scene by boat. This event is part of a broader wave of drone activity across the Northeast, including Ohio, where Wright-Patterson Air Force Base temporarily closed its airspace due to drone incursions. The Air Force and local authorities are working to ensure the safety of military installations and residents, with no evidence suggesting these drones pose a national security threat.