2012 Year in Review: Security Scare at Philadelphia International Airport
Kenneth Mazik, 24, of Chadds Ford, Pa., drove his Jeep Cherokee through a perimeter gate and onto an active runway.
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Kenneth Mazik, 24, of Chadds Ford, Pa., drove his Jeep Cherokee through a perimeter gate and onto an active runway.
A man who drove an SUV onto a Philadelphia airport runway, forcing a passenger jet on final approach to abort its landing, has been sentenced to 16 months in prison and told to pay $92,000 in restitution.
Kenneth Mazik went through the plea process, admitting to a crime that could get him up to 20 years in prison.
It was a bizarre incident back on March 1st, when an SUV, with Kenneth Mazik behind the wheel, burst through a perimeter gate at the airport and onto an active runway.
Kenneth Mazik, 24, of Chadds Ford, Pa., is charged in a criminal information document released by the US attorney's office in Philadelphia with disrupting air traffic and endangering airport safety.
The incident last month in which a 24-year-old man rammed a gate at Philadelphia International Airport has prompted the airport to review the strength of its security perimeter.
Only on CBS 3 -- there are new developments surrounding the suspect charged with creating a major security scare at Philadelphia International Airport.
A federal judge has ordered a competency hearing and psychiatric evaluation for the Chadds Ford, Pa. man accused of driving his vehicle through a security fence and onto runways at Philadelphia International Airport two weeks ago.
Federal authorities are now seeking a mental health evaluation for the man who allegedly smashed through a gate and led police on a dangerous high speed chase on the runways at Philadelphia International Airport. A hearing is scheduled for later today.
Kenneth Mazik, 24, had originally been charged both federally and locally, but now the local charges, including DUI and resisting arrest, have been dropped.
Kenneth Mazik, 24, of Chadds Ford, Pa., also faces federal charges in connection with the March 1st incident at Philadelphia International Airport.
A federal complaint charges 24-year-old Kenneth Richard Mazik with using a weapon -- in this case, his Jeep Cherokee -- to disrupt the services of Philadelphia International Airport.
A driver is facing DUI charges after police say he intentionally crashed through a security gate and drove across two runways at Philadelphia International Airport on Thursday morning.
It's an early Christmas present for many Eagles fans as the Birds clinched another playoff berth and division title.
Winter will ironically feel more like Fall with highs in the mid to upper 40s.
Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points, including seven during a key fourth-quarter stretch as the 76ers defeated the Mavericks 121-114.
For the first time in more than 20 years, the NFC East has a back-to-back division winner after the Eagles defeated the Commanders Saturday night.
Seventy-five residents were displaced from their homes after a deadly fire tore through an apartment building in Drexel Hill.
Winter will ironically feel more like Fall with highs in the mid to upper 40s.
For the first time in more than 20 years, the NFC East has a back-to-back division winner after the Eagles defeated the Commanders Saturday night.
It's an early Christmas present for many Eagles fans as the Birds clinched another playoff berth and division title.
Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points, including seven during a key fourth-quarter stretch as the 76ers defeated the Mavericks 121-114.
Seventy-five residents were displaced from their homes after a deadly fire tore through an apartment building in Drexel Hill.
It's an early Christmas present for many Eagles fans as the Birds clinched another playoff berth and division title.
Seventy-five residents were displaced from their homes after a deadly fire tore through an apartment building in Drexel Hill.
A 54-year-old man riding a bicycle died early Saturday in a hit-and-run in Overbrook, police say.
Eight puppies are in the care of a rescue organization after they were found outside a Philadelphia Target store on Friday.
Philadelphia and South Jersey residents were left shaken after powerful winds sent massive trees onto homes and vehicles Friday.
Philadelphia and South Jersey residents were left shaken after powerful winds sent massive trees onto homes and vehicles Friday.
A man and his baby are safe after a tree fell onto their home in Washington Township, police said.
Mayor Marty Small, who was accused of physically and emotionally abusing his teenage daughter, was found not guilty Thursday.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
Three kids were hospitalized Wednesday after falling into a frozen lake in Mount Holly, New Jersey, police said.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
SEPTA offered a glimpse inside the Center City trolley tunnel as crews work to fix problems that have shut down service for weeks.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Residents say the icy conditions on side streets in Manayunk and Roxborough need more attention from the city.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
It's an early Christmas present for many Eagles fans as the Birds clinched another playoff berth and division title.
Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points, including seven during a key fourth-quarter stretch as the 76ers defeated the Mavericks 121-114.
For the first time in more than 20 years, the NFC East has a back-to-back division winner after the Eagles defeated the Commanders Saturday night.
The Rangers killed off two penalties in overtime on the way to beating the Flyers 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday.
The 76ers became just the second visiting team to win at Madison Square Garden this season, beating the Knicks 116-107 on Friday night.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Sylvester Stallone reflects on his iconic roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, his rough upbringing, and the legacy he hopes to leave in a touching "CBS Mornings" interview.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Winter will ironically feel more like Fall with highs in the mid to upper 40s. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
It's an early Christmas present for many Eagles fans as the Birds clinched another playoff berth and division title. Ryan Hughes reports.
Eight puppies are in the care of a rescue organization after they were found outside a Philadelphia Target store on Friday.
Pretty average weather week ahead. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
A large fire tore through an apartment building in Upper Darby Township on Saturday, killing one person and sending several others to the hospital, according to township officials. Eva Andersen reports.