San Angelo Man was arrested on suspicion of interfing with a Texas Department of Public Safety Aircraft During a Police Operation, According to the DPS.
On Tuesday, The DPS Aircraft Operations Division Was Assisting the San Angelo Police Department with the Local Operation, the Media Release Stated.
“During Surveillance, The Aircraft Was Targeted by Green Laser Light,” The Release Stated. “The Airrow Shielded Their Eyes and Began Efforts to Locate the Individual Responsible for Shining The Laser at the Helicopter.
Emilio Started, 45, Was Arrested and Transported to the Tom Green County Jail, Where He Was Booked for Illuminating an Aircraft with a Laser Pointer Impairing Operator, A Class A Misdemeanor, According to Media Release.
The Texas Department of Public Safety Announced the agency is bringing its aircraft operations division to the san angelo area.
He was released at 10 am wednesday on at $ 7,500 Bond, online records show.
Anyone Charged with the crime is presumed Innocent Unless Found Guilty Beyond A Reasonable Doubt in a Court of Law. A class a misdemeanor is punishable by up to a year in jail and a fine up to $ 4,000.
“In Texas, Pointing A Laser at an an Aircraft Can Result in Misdemeanor Charges,” According to the Release. “If the Beam Impairs the Pilot’s Ability to Operate The Aircraft, The Office May Be Elevated to A Misdemeanor. Such Violations Can Also Carry Penalties, Including Substantial Fines.”
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