GARLAND, Texas - A 45-year-old Garland man is the first person in North Texas to face a federal indictment for endangering an aircraft because he allegedly shined a laser pointer at it.
Sammy Don Ladymon is facing one count of interference with an aircraft, according to U.S. Sarah R. Saldaña of the Northern District of Texas.
Ladymon was arrested on Friday, Oct. 21 and later released on bond, but allegedly committed the crime at his home back in June.
The FBI and Garland police believe he pointed a green laser beam at a Southwest Airlines jet as it made its approach to Love Field.
Ladymon admitted during a jailhouse interview with NBC5 that he purchased a laser and had pointed it at other aircraft because he was tired of helicopters circling above his home.
If he's found guilty, Ladymon could face a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for interfering with an aircraft.
His federal trial is December 19.
Sammy Don Ladymon is facing one count of interference with an aircraft, according to U.S. Sarah R. Saldaña of the Northern District of Texas.
Ladymon was arrested on Friday, Oct. 21 and later released on bond, but allegedly committed the crime at his home back in June.
The FBI and Garland police believe he pointed a green laser beam at a Southwest Airlines jet as it made its approach to Love Field.
Ladymon admitted during a jailhouse interview with NBC5 that he purchased a laser and had pointed it at other aircraft because he was tired of helicopters circling above his home.
If he's found guilty, Ladymon could face a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for interfering with an aircraft.
His federal trial is December 19.
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