A Florida man was arrested for pointing a laser at a pilot with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
“Last night, while our helicopter was helping the Palm Bay Police Department find suspects in relation to the stabbing, Dean Beolet (detainee) decided to point the laser at our helicopter several times,” the county sheriff’s office published on their social media. network.
According to authorities, the laser endangers Palm Bay Police Department officers because it impacts equipment used to search for armed suspects. It also temporarily blinds the pilot, who must quickly hand control over to the tactical flight attendant.
“The impact on his sight was so significant that he had to immediately hand over control to our tactical aviation officer, who fortunately was also a pilot or the situation could have gotten worse,” authorities said.
Beolet was arrested on charges of “crime of laser misuse.” Guarantees are set at $2,000.
“You’d think by now the outlaws of Brevard County would understand the concept of ‘Play and Find Out’! but I guess some of them just have to find out the hard way!” read the post.
Brandon McIntyre, the pilot, was examined by an ophthalmologist and cleared to fly after the incident.
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