SAN ANTONIO -- A federal grand jury has indicted a San Antonio-area man for pointing a laser at a San Antonio Police Department helicopter.
- Man accused of intentionally pointing laser at helicopter
- Laser can cause temporary blindness
- Faces up to 5 years in prison, $250K fine
In a Tuesday statement, U.S. Attorney John Bash says 37-year-old Justin John Shorey of Schertz was arrested Friday and accused of aiming the pointer intentionally at the helicopter and its flight path on February 17.
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The laser can cause temporary blindness for the flight crew of any aircraft. Conviction could bring a prison sentence of up to five years and a fine of up to $250,000.
A message to his lawyer drew no response.