Multiple Arrests Made for Pointing Laser at Police Helicopters in Virginia and Nebraska
TL;DR
A 25-year-old man was arrested in Virginia for shining a laser pointer at a police helicopter that was assisting Virginia State Police in a pursuit. The helicopter's crew identified the source of the laser and the man was charged with interference with the operation of an aircraft, which is a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia. The man was released on a secure bond.
- Virginia man arrested for shining laser pointer at police helicopter during pursuit Fox News
- Man arrested for pointing laser at police helicopter in Virginia WUSA9
- Video shows Virginia man pointing laser at police helicopter during a pursuit: "A very bad idea" CBS News
- 42-year-old man arrested for striking Nebraska State Patrol helicopter with a laser pointer KETV Omaha
- Police helicopter captures video of illegal laser pointer FOX 5 Washington DC
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