Tag: buffalo_niagara_international_airport

Cheektowaga Man Sentenced to Prison for Laser Attack on Aircraft

13 Jul 2026 9:54 a.m. · Source: FBI

A Cheektowaga man received an 18-month prison sentence for pointing a laser at a Delta Airlines flight. The incident, which occurred in March 2024, was investigated by multiple law enforcement agencies.

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Depew Man Pleads Guilty to Breaching Buffalo Airport Security

17 Jun 2026 5:21 p.m. · Source: FBI

James R. Muench Jr. of Depew, NY, pleaded guilty to illegally entering the Buffalo Niagara International Airport's secure areas. He rammed a gate and drove onto active runways, facing up to a year in prison.

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