Two Men Arrested After Parachuting onto CMU Campus
Pittsburgh police apprehended two men who allegedly parachuted into a campus parking lot on Thursday night.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Property Crime
Pittsburgh police arrested Bader Abulaban and Jason Stanicar after the pair parachuted onto a Carnegie Mellon University parking lot. A security guard witnessed the landing after 9:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Why it matters
The suspects now face serious legal repercussions including felony trespass and conspiracy charges. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns regarding unauthorized access to university property.
Bader Abulaban and Jason Stanicar face felony trespass and conspiracy charges after police intercepted them in a truck near the South Neville Street landing site. The legal process is now underway following their arrest at the scene.
The players
Bader Abulaban
One of the suspects arrested who previously pleaded guilty to a 2022 trespassing citation involving a windmill.
Jason Stanicar
The second suspect taken into custody by Pittsburgh police following the parachute landing.
Carnegie Mellon University
The private research university in Pittsburgh where the incident occurred.
The details
The two men were apprehended by authorities while attempting to drive away from the South Neville Street parking lot where they had landed. Officials noted that Abulaban has a prior record for a similar incident involving a windmill in Somerset County.
Timeline
The 2022 incident occurred when Abulaban was cited for trespassing.
The parachuting event took place after 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Legal Context
The current charges mirror a pattern of behavior regarding unauthorized high-altitude activities in Pennsylvania. This incident follows a pattern set by the 2022 Somerset County windmill BASE jumping citation.
The incident prompted an immediate police response to the university campus to secure the area. Residents and students should be aware that authorities are actively investigating the breach of the South Neville Street property.
The takeaway
Unauthorized BASE jumping or parachuting onto private property can lead to felony charges rather than simple citations. Future thrill-seekers are reminded that such activities can result in significant legal consequences and criminal records.
Further reading
For more information on local enforcement, visit the Property Crime section.
