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US: Texas man pleads guilty to aiming laser at Border Patrol helicopter
Juan Peralez, 57, of La Joya Texas pleaded guilty on September 2 2016 to aiming a laser pointer at a Border Patrol Helicopter.
The incident occurred on June 20 2016, when the helicopter pilot had to take evasive action to avoid the green beam. Another crew member guided ground officers to the laser perpetrator, where Peralez was arrested.
The incident occurred on June 20 2016, when the helicopter pilot had to take evasive action to avoid the green beam. Another crew member guided ground officers to the laser perpetrator, where Peralez was arrested.
Juan Peralez
He will be sentenced November 17 to up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
From KLTV and the Gwinnett Daily Post