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US: 22-year-old Florida man arrested for aiming green laser at sheriff's helicopter
17 May 2019 -- Categories: Aviation incidents | Arrests
A 22-year-old man was arrested May 16 2019 for aiming a green laser at a Manatee County (Florida) Sheriff's Office helicopter.
The aircraft was on routine patrol when it was illuminated by laser light from an apartment balcony. Ground officers were directed to a high-rise condo where they found Vladamir Altman. He told officers he was the person who aimed at the helicopter.
The aircraft was on routine patrol when it was illuminated by laser light from an apartment balcony. Ground officers were directed to a high-rise condo where they found Vladamir Altman. He told officers he was the person who aimed at the helicopter.
Vladamir Altman
Altman was charged with a felony, that carries both fines and prison time.
From WTSP.com and WFLA.com