Suncoast: Juvenile shines laser at police helicopter

Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC

 

 

MCSO

 

At approximately 7:40 p.m. on 02/2/22, MSCO Watch 1 (Aviation Unit) was on patrol in the airspace above 600 13th St. W. when the pilot became aware of a green laser pointer being pointed at the helicopter and himself. The laser was repeatedly flashed at the helicopter, and the pilot identified that the laser pointer was being operated by an individual in the area of 600 13th St. W.
 
Watch 1 contacted Palmetto Police and officers met with the individual who stated that he was in possession of a laser pointer and had pointed it’s beam at the helicopter. He was detained by PPD and the laser pointer was retrieved from his pocket.
 
The juvenile’s parents were notified and responded to the scene. He was arrested and transported to the Manatee Juvenile Detention Center and charged with Pointing a Laser Light at Driver or Pilot (Felony)