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Security Guard's High-Speed Joyride Disrupts John Wayne Airport

12/11/2025

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A security guard drove a car at high speed on the taxiway at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California, on December 10, 2025.
Video footage shows the guard speeding past planes around 1:12 p.m., while airport workers attempted to signal him to stop.
Orange County sheriff's deputies detained the guard, who displayed erratic behavior and was hospitalized for a possible medical emergency.
An American Airlines pilot alerted air traffic control about the incident, prompting a temporary hold on nearby flights.
Despite the situation, airport operations continued without disruption.

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A security guard drove a car at high speed on the taxiway at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California, on December 10, 2025.
Video footage shows the guard speeding past planes around 1:12 p.m., while airport workers attempted to signal him to stop.
Orange County sheriff's deputies detained the guard, who displayed erratic behavior and was hospitalized for a possible medical emergency.
An American Airlines pilot alerted air traffic control about the incident, prompting a temporary hold on nearby flights.
Despite the situation, airport operations continued without disruption.