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Laser Aimed at Police Helicopter | Bowling Green News
A 39-year-old man in Lexington got himself into serious trouble after shining a laser pointer at a Kentucky State Police helicopter during a rescue mission. The pilot’s vision was compromised, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement who apprehended the suspect near North Broadway Street. Authorities recovered the laser and charged him with laser interference, tampering with evidence, and moped-related offenses — with federal charges also looming. Officials warn that such acts aren’t just reckless pranks — they’re dangerous, potentially life-threatening crimes that endanger pilots…
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