Lakewood Man Arrested After Shining Laser At LASD Helicopter

Deputies say a 40-year-old Lakewood man landed in handcuffs Wednesday night after he allegedly flashed a green laser at a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department helicopter while it was patrolling the area. The aircrew reportedly radioed for help, guiding ground units to the suspect a short time later. According to the sheriff’s department, deputies recovered a green laser device at the scene and booked the man on suspicion of felony discharge of a laser at an aircraft, with the case expected to be forwarded to county prosecutors.

NBC Los Angeles reports that the sheriff’s department said the man was found with a green laser and arrested on suspicion of felony discharge of a laser at an aircraft. The station also notes that the Federal Aviation Administration has…..

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