The crew of 40 King 4 were struck multiple times by a high powered laser while on patrol;a 17-year-old was arrested 
DATE/TIME: February 27, 2020 / 7:00 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 247.5 / Discharge Laser at Aircraft
LOCATION: 14000 Block of Ritter Street, Victorville
SUSPECT: 17-year-old male, resident of Victorville
VICTIM: San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Flight Crew
SUMMARY:
On Thursday, February 27, 2020, Sheriff's helicopter 40 King 4 crew, Pilot Deputy D. Brimmer and Tactical Flight Officer Deputy C. Korkotsakis, were on patrol over the City of Victorville. While flying in the area, the crew were struck multiple times by a high powered green laser. The crew immediately utilized their infrared camera and night vision goggles to locate the suspect near the 14000 Block of Ritter Street.
Deputies from the Victorville City Station responded to the area and detained multiple juveniles at the location. After an investigation, deputies were able to recover the laser used to point at the helicopter from one of the jueveniles. The juvenile was subsequently arrested and cite released to his parents for a violation of Penal Code Section PC247.5, Discharge a Laser at Aircraft, which is a felony.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department would like to remind the public that pointing any kind of laser at an aircraft in motion/flight can cause injury and seriously hinder the pilot's ability to safely control the aircraft. It is a felony and federal offense.
Refer: Deputy C. Korkotsakis
Station: Emergency Operations Division / Aviation Unit
Phone No. 909-252-4100
Case No. 172001842
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
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San Bernardino, CA 92408
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