Police: Portland Man Attempted to Blind Tesla Workers with Laser

A 27-year-old Portland man has been arrested for allegedly shining a laser inside a Tesla dealership, causing vision problems and discomfort for employees.

Oregon Live reports that Davis Nafshun, 27, faces multiple charges including two counts of unlawful use of a weapon, two counts of attempting to commit a felony, and misdemeanor charges of menacing and reckless endangerment. He was released on his own recognizance from jail on the same day as his arrest.

According to a probable-cause affidavit, police responded to a call at the South Waterfront Portland Tesla dealership where an employee reported that at least one person was pointing a green laser into the dealership and at people inside. An officer reviewed video footage showing Nafshun allegedly shining a laser into the building during a demonstration outside…

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