Share
The sentence that U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd handed down Monday at the federal courthouse in Fresno might make people think twice about pointing lasers at aircraft.
Drozd ordered Roger Shane John, 34, of Turlock to spend 27 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his actions on the evening of Oct. 22, 2017.
Shined Laser at Sheriff’s Helicopter
According to court records, John struck a Stanislaus County Sheriff’s helicopter five to six times with a powerful green laser, causing visual interference for the pilot and the tactical flight officer. And, John’s actions disrupted an air support response to a domestic violence call.
The laser strikes occurred within the Federal Aviation Administration‑designated laser-free zone of the Modesto Airport.
An examination of John’s laser revealed that it was 17 times more powerful than the legal limit for a handheld laser. The Food and Drug Administration, which regulates handheld lasers, says that illegal lasers can cause temporary blindness and eye injuries.
John pleaded guilty to the crime in March 2018.
The Investigators and Prosecutors
The FBI, Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office, and Modesto Police Department investigated the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Karen Escobar prosecuted the case.
RELATED TOPICS:
US Senate to Vote on Trump Aid, Broadcasting Cuts as Deadline Looms
51 minutes ago
Kyiv Received Political Signals for US Aid Resumption, Zelenskiy Says
1 hour ago
Fresno Police Arrest Suspect in Stabbing That Left Man Critically Injured
2 hours ago
Madera County Authorities Seek Next of Kin for North Fork Man
2 hours ago
Bitcoin Hits Fresh Record High
2 hours ago
Froot Loops Maker WK Kellogg Agrees to $3.1 Billion Deal From Italy’s Ferrero
3 hours ago
China Signals Willingness to Sell Fighter Jets as Iran Eyes J-10 Aircraft
3 hours ago
Tulare County Man Arrested in Ivanhoe Shooting, Second Suspect Still at Large
3 hours ago
Tiger-Striped Trixie Is a Pro When It Comes to Taking Cozy Naps
3 hours ago
Fresno Suspect Caught After Jumping Out of Second-Floor Window, 2 Others Arrested
22 minutes ago
Categories

Fresno Suspect Caught After Jumping Out of Second-Floor Window, 2 Others Arrested

US Senate to Vote on Trump Aid, Broadcasting Cuts as Deadline Looms

Kyiv Received Political Signals for US Aid Resumption, Zelenskiy Says

Fresno Police Arrest Suspect in Stabbing That Left Man Critically Injured

Madera County Authorities Seek Next of Kin for North Fork Man
