Transport Canada says pointing a laser at an aircraft is illegal and a criminal offence. The agency says lasers put the pilot, crew, passengers, and people o
The agency says lasers put the pilot, crew, passengers, and people on the ground at risk of injury or death.
On Friday, at 11:05 p.m., Durham police were called to the area of Deer Valley Drive and Snowbird Street in Oshawa. They say the Air1 police helicopter was repeatedly struck by a green laser, creating an immediate and serious safety risk by endangering the lives of those onboard.Officers, found them and took the suspect into custody.Arsh Sharma, 27, of Oshawa is charged with: Mischief Endangering Life x2, Being Intoxicated in a Public Place, and Fail to Appear.Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Pano of Central West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext.
A male is facing charges after he repeatedly directed a laser at DRPS’s Air1 helicopter while it was in flight, endangering the lives of the pilot and those onboard, on Friday, October 25, 2024.
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