Arrest - Laser Pointed At SPS Air Support Unit

A man is facing charges after pointing a laser at the SPS airplane on Saturday morning.

At approximately 1:40 a.m., September 5, 2020, the SPS Air Support Unit was targeted by a laser. The ASU was able to locate the person aiming the laser in their direction and directed ground units to the area of Weldon Avenue and 16th Street where a 37-year-old man was taken into custody. He was found to be in possession of two lasers.

The man is charged with with Mischief under the Criminal Code, and Project a Directed Bright Light Source into Navigable Airspace under the Canadian Aviation Regulations.

Police wish to remind the public of the dangers associated to pointing a laser at an aircraft.

(Court Info # 991138817).

(Occurrence Number: 20-91604)