Man Charged After Pointing Blinding Laser at Border Patrol Helicopter
By Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
A helicopter pilot for the Border Patrol was forced to take evasive action when a blinding laser was pointed at him in South Texas
Another member of the aircraft crew spotted the source of the light.
Authorities arrested Juan Peralez, 57, late Thursday, KURV.com reports.
Peralez faces up to five years in federal prison if convicted.
Laser pointers have become big problems for aircraft pilots.
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Posted: 6/27/16 at 9:06 AM under News Story.
Tags: Border Patrol, Charges, jail, laser pointer, Texas
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