Man Arrested for Laser Attack on Police Helicopter

0:00In Tampa Bay today, March 4, Pinellas County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a 71-year-old St. Petersburg man accused of aiming a laser at a police helicopter while it flew overhead. The incident took place around 9pm on March 3rd near 38th Avenue North when a green laser beam struck the aircraft in the air. These acts pose a real danger to pilots who can be temporarily blind in mid-flight, leading to potential crashes and endangering everyone below. Deputies quickly tracked down James R. Mock and charged him with a third-degree felony for misusing a laser device before taking him to County Jail. Meanwhile, the investigation remains active as officials review all details from that night. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, Lincoln the Description. It is a pillow that plays your podcasts and music without earbuds. Built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-SoliPellow.com