MAN INDICTED ON FEDERAL CHARGES FOR AIMING A LASER POINTER AT SPOKANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S HELICOPTER AND LIFE FLIGHT HELICOPTER

Johnny R. Blackstock has been indicted on two federal felonies for aiming a laser pointer at aircraft in Spokane, Washington. He allegedly targeted a Life Flight helicopter and a Spokane County Sheriff's Office Air One helicopter. Pointing lasers at aircraft can have life-threatening consequences, and law enforcement officials face extreme danger from such actions. The case is being investigated by the United States Department of Transportation and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Patrick Cashman. Blackstock is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

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