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US: Texas woman arrested for aiming laser at airplanes landing at airport

A 46-year-old woman was arrested June 22 2018 for aiming a laser pointer at several aircraft coming in for a landing at McAllen International Airport in Texas.

Ruth Ann Hopp was ordered into temporary custody on June 25, pending a detention hearing. If convicted, she faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.

From the Brownsville Herald