San Angelo man accused of interfering with DPS aircraft during police operation
On Tuesday, the DPS Aircraft Operations Division was assisting the San Angelo Police Department with a local operation, a media release stated.
"During surveillance, the aircraft was targeted by a green laser light," the release stated. "The aircrew shielded their eyes and began efforts to locate the individual responsible for shining the laser at the helicopter. The suspect was quickly identified and apprehended by Texas Highway Patrol Troopers."
Emilio Partida, 45, was arrested and transported to the Tom Green County Jail, where he was booked for illuminating an aircraft with a laser pointer impairing operator, a class A misdemeanor, according to a media release.
He was released at 10 a.m. Wednesday on a $7,500 bond, online records show.
Anyone charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. A class A misdemeanor is punishable by up to a year in jail and a fine up to $4,000.
"In Texas, pointing a laser at an aircraft can result in misdemeanor charges," according to the release. "If the beam impairs the pilot's ability to operate the aircraft, the offense may be elevated to a Class A misdemeanor. Such violations can also carry federal penalties, including substantial fines."
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