Laser at Helicopter Lands 5 Years | Las Vegas News

A Vegas man just pleaded guilty to shining a laser at a police helicopter, facing up to five years in prison — and he’s not alone. Just months prior, another suspect got 21 months for the same crime, which forced pilots to abort missions. The DOJ is aggressively targeting these acts, indicting two more suspects this year, warning that lasers can blind pilots and cause crashes. The FBI vows to investigate every case — because aiming a laser at an aircraft isn’t a prank, it’s a deadly threat to lives in the air and on the ground. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c11d06238717f1d6