Omar Pina found himself in trouble with the law after aiming the green laser at a flying marked DPS helicopter, documents reveal.
The alleged crime happened on August 13th in Mission.
The pilot and co-pilot were conducting operations near Rancho del Rey Street when the “intensity of the light” impaired the pilots control of the helicopter momentarily, a criminal complaint explains.
Ground patrol responded to the residence where two men were seen standing outside.
That’s when DPS asked the homeowner for consent to search the home.
DPS found a small flashlight, which emitted a green laser light, underneath a couch cushion.
When authorities interviewed Pina, he allegedly told them he was shining the laser on trees.
Pina was arrested and charged with illumination of aircraft by intense light, a Class A misdemeanor.
The 20-year-old was booked into the Hidalgo County jail on the charge.
Incidents like this are called a laser strike and it's a federal crime punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
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Omar Pina // Hidalgo County Jail
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