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Woman Accused of Driving Shuttle Bus Onto Midway Taxiway Faces Felony Trespass Charge

A judge released Kristen Burke with probation check-ins pending a Monday court date.

Overview

  • Burke is charged with criminal trespass to an airport, a felony, plus two misdemeanor trespassing counts.
  • Police say she entered a Signature Flight Support hangar before taking a company shuttle bus onto a taxiway around 4:25 a.m. Monday, then returned it to the building.
  • No injuries or damage were reported in connection with the incident.
  • According to the police report, she told officers she was "testing security" and also said "Free Palestine."
  • Witnesses described keypad-door access, routine restroom use by noncustomers, and bus keys often left in the ignition, pointing to security gaps at the private hangar.