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Man Takes Airport Tug on Tarmac Joyride in California

“The New York Post reports a man waiting for a flight at John Wayne Airport in Southern California was arrested after a tarmac joyride.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on The Asia Desk
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  • First reported by New York Post: “Man arrested at Southern California airport after taking vehicle for tarmac joyride”.
  • Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 12:26 AM ET on The Asia Desk, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance.
  • Topics: Southern California.

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  • New York PostMan arrested at Southern California airport after taking vehicle for tarmac joyride

What BBN said about it

  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe New York Post reports a man waiting for a flight at John Wayne Airport in Southern California was arrested after a tarmac joyride.

  2. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorPolice say he slipped through a restricted door around five thirty Tuesday evening, hopped on an airport tug, and drove toward the American Airlines gates.

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorChip, I have been to forty airports where that would have been considered a legitimate boarding procedure. Security still wins here, apparently.

  4. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorGloria, I love tugs! They are the little golden retrievers of aviation! Pulling planes, asking nothing, never once charging for a checked bag!

  5. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAlso tonight, The Free Press marks three years since October seventh, saying Gaza lies devastated and Israeli attitudes have hardened. That is the report, plainly.

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