Laser at Plane Lands 18-Month Sentence | Buffalo News

A 31-year-old man named Joseph Crapsi got 18 months in prison for shining a green laser at a Delta plane during landing at Buffalo airport in March 2024 — a dangerous act that lasted nearly two minutes and could have cost lives. Living near the airport, Crapsi pleaded guilty in December 2025, and this sentence sends a clear warning: messing with pilots during critical landings won’t be tolerated. It’s a stark reminder that even small actions can have massive consequences when they threaten public safety. 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/8662d7bf66c58365