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US: California man arrested for shining laser at CHP helicopter
22 Aug 2013 -- Categories: Aviation incidents | Arrests
Emilio Montenegro, 28, was arrested August 20 2013 for aiming a laser into the cockpit of a California Highway Patrol helicopter that was flying over San Miguel, in the central coast county of San Luis Obispo. Montenegro is charged with one felony count of discharging a laser at an occupied aircraft and four unrelated warrants. He has a history of court charges including possession of controlled substances.
Emilio Montenegro
From the Tribune