RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – Police are warning residents about the serious dangers and steep penalties associated with aiming laser pointers at aircraft after a series of incidents in the Richmond area.
The Metro Aviation Unit has responded to multiple laser strikes targeting both police aircraft and commercial planes, with incidents occurring as recently as this year.
In July 2024, someone shining a green laser from a Chesterfield construction site hit a police plane. Two months later, police say juveniles in Henrico were also caught pointing a green laser at aircraft…