CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey authorities say a 32-year-old Camden man has been charged with flashing a laser light at a National Guard helicopter that was assisting Camden police.
Authorities said Tuesday that Nelson Villalobos Jr. was taken into custody Thursday night.
He's accused of repeatedly flashing a green laser light at the helicopter, momentarily blinding the pilot. A police unit responded to the location and arrested Villalobos.
He was charged with interference with transportation and released with a summons.
National Guard aircraft frequently assist city police in tracking criminal suspects.
Villalobos could not be reached for comment. A telephone number listed in his name was not in working order.
Any idea what frequencies are used? I guess the reason Posse Comitatus does not apply is that this is National Guard, not regular Army, Navy, Marines or AF units.
Authorities said Tuesday that Nelson Villalobos Jr. was taken into custody Thursday night.
He's accused of repeatedly flashing a green laser light at the helicopter, momentarily blinding the pilot. A police unit responded to the location and arrested Villalobos.
He was charged with interference with transportation and released with a summons.
National Guard aircraft frequently assist city police in tracking criminal suspects.
Villalobos could not be reached for comment. A telephone number listed in his name was not in working order.
Any idea what frequencies are used? I guess the reason Posse Comitatus does not apply is that this is National Guard, not regular Army, Navy, Marines or AF units.
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