13-year-old Florida boy arrested for pointing laser at helicopter; charged with felony misuse.

13-year-old Florida boy arrested for pointing a laser at a Pinellas County Sheriff's Office helicopter. The incident occurred at 12:30 a.m. near 7th Street Northwest and 11th Avenue in Largo. Deputies in the helicopter maintained a visual of the suspect and directed ground deputies to the location. The teen was charged with felony misuse of a laser lighting device, and reportedly said he pointed the laser at the helicopter "because he was bored."

April 19, 2024
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