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CNA
4 days ago
- CNA
Fine for cabby who shone laser at bus near Changi Airport, blurring driver's vision
SINGAPORE: A taxi driver shone a laser pointer towards a shuttle bus ferrying passengers between terminals at Changi Airport, blurring the bus driver's vision. Huzairi Hamzah, 51, was fined S$2,500 by a court on Monday (Jul 28) for one count of a rash act endangering the personal safety of others. The court heard that the bus driver, a 32-year-old Singaporean man, was plying his route on Aug 28, 2024. He was driving along Airport Boulevard at about 9.50pm that night with about 30 passengers on his bus. He signalled his intention to filter into the extreme left lane of Airport Boulevard at about 9.55pm. He saw a taxi, driven by the accused, along the extreme left lane, some distance behind the bus. The bus driver changed lanes to the extreme left lane. Huzairi then drove to the rear right side of the bus. As he followed the vehicle, Huzairi shone a laser pointer towards the right side of the bus for about two to three seconds. Closed-circuit television footage captured Huzairi shining the laser light at the bus. The laser beam struck the right mirror and reflected into the bus driver's eyes, causing him to experience blurry vision. As there were passengers on board the bus, the bus driver ignored Huzairi and continued driving towards Terminal 4. Huzairi left the area, and the bus driver later told his supervisors what happened and was advised to lodge a police report. No injuries were sustained in the incident. The prosecutor sought a fine of S$2,500, saying Huzairi had intentionally shone the light, knowing fully that there was a real risk that the laser beam may distract the victim. Huzairi almost qualified his plea, with his lawyer saying Huzairi had never intended to point the laser to shine into the bus driver's eye. He also said that Huzairi's position has always been that his action would not cause a risk to the driver. However, he later accepted the statement of facts and pleaded guilty.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Yahoo
Laser pointing at US Air Force fighter jets lands Arizona man in prison
An Arizona man has been sentenced to prison after being accused of pointing a laser at two U.S. Air Force aircraft. Glenwood Arthur Bringle, 56, of Bagdad, Arizona, was sentenced June 25 to nine days in prison and three years of supervised release for the felony offense of aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The sentence, issued by U.S. District Judge Susan Brnovich, follows Bringle's guilty plea February 26, the department said. On Oct. 5, 2021, Bringle pointed a laser at two U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jets as the pilots conducted training exercises in the desert near his home, according to the Department of Justice. The laser illuminated the cockpits, disrupting the pilots' vision, flight control and their ability to complete the exercise, the Department of Justice said. As part of his plea agreement, Bringle forfeited several firearms and laser devices that were seized during a warrant search Nov. 8, 2021, the department added. The case was investigated by the FBI's Phoenix Field Office, the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations and the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, according to the Department of Justice. It was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona, the department added. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona man sentenced after pointing laser at US Air Force jets
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Yahoo
San Angelo man accused of interfering with DPS aircraft during police operation
A San Angelo man was arrested on suspicion of interfering with a Texas Department of Public Safety aircraft during a police operation, according to the DPS. 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." More: From fireworks to shows, here's everything to know about Fourth of July in San Angelo More: Health department closes San Angelo restaurant This article originally appeared on San Angelo Standard-Times: Troopers arrest San Angelo man after allegedly interfering with police
CTV News
04-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Detroit police report its helicopter targeted by laser pointer from Windsor
FILE PHOTO - A Customs and Border Patrol helicopter was struck by a laser beam while conducting operations over protests in Detroit, June 3, 2020CBPGreatLakes/X A dangerous incident for Detroit police. Late Monday night, Detroit police said one of its helicopter units had a laser pointer directed towards it several times. Police believed the laser beams came from the Windsor side of the Detroit River, prompting a call to Canadian authorities. Windsor police are confirming they received a call from their American counterparts. 'The Detroit Police Department contacted the Windsor Police Service to investigate this incident. Our officers conducted a search of the area for a suspect and any evidence but were unable to locate anything. As a result, we are no longer investigating this matter,' said WPS Const. Bianca Jackson in an emailed statement. Aiming a laser at an aircraft can cause a major accident by, distracting the pilot creating glare that affects the pilot's vision, temporarily blinding the pilot. -With files from CTV Windsor's Travis Fortnum and AM800's Dustin Coffman.
WIRED
12-05-2025
- WIRED
The Best Pet Cameras for Dogs and Cats
This model from Petcube attempts to combine popular laser toys that cats go crazy for with a pet security cam, to mixed results. Like many other cameras from the brand's lineup, it has crystal clear color and night vision, an extrawide view, two-way audio, and fun features available with the paid Care plan, like video history, playback, and a 30-second compilation reel of highlights of the day. The laser toy is supposed to auto-engage when motion is detected, but very often it didn't, and when it happened to catch my cats' attention, it stopped displaying the laser soon after. Plus, because the camera needed to sit high on a shelf to see the area, the laser was often too high for the cats to attempt to catch. You can manually play with the cat with the laser through the app, although it's often laggy, and my cats ended up being more perplexed than playful when the laser was on. It's a solid camera but the toy aspect falls a bit flat. Resolution 1080p HD Angle View 160 degrees PTZ Capabilities No Image type Color, night vision Storage Only live feed; storage with paid Care plan Audio Two-way This rolling pet camera has the best of intentions, but the sometimes glitchy app makes the combo pet camera/toy/feeder a little unpredictable. Through the app, you can watch your cats on the security cam and drive the robot around, pressing buttons to do tricks and dispense treats. You can watch the camera feed live from the app, but you can also schedule recordings, which are viewable via Cloud Playback. The robot is also supposed to detect abnormal movement or sounds, like barking or broken glass, and send a smart alert to the owner with a timestamp to make anything out of the ordinary easier to monitor while away. The bot also automatically compiles a 30-second 'day-in-the-life'-type video of your pet so you can watch a recap while away, and through AI-powered pet recognition, the bot can also snap a picture of your pet. All of those AI features were unreliable. Although the promised AI capabilities fell flat, I liked being able to move the bot around my house to watch everything going on, since the camera was not just stationary in one spot. Resolution 5MP, 2.5K high-resolution camera Angle View 135 degrees PTZ Capabilities No (although the whole machine moves) Image type Color, night vision Storage App; scheduled recording; 24/7 cloud playback Audio Two-way
