Police Helicopter Struck by Green Laser, Suspect Apprehended

Laser Strike Incident

• 🚁 Police helicopter reports being struck by a constant green laser.
• ⚠️ The incident occurred near the airfield, prompting a response from law enforcement units.

Law Enforcement Response

• 🚓 Responding units were dispatched to the location of the laser strike.
• 🤝 An apprehension was made by the units responding to the incident.
• ⏱️ The continuous laser beam lasted for approximately 30 seconds.

Air Traffic Control Coordination

• ✈️ Air traffic control advised other aircraft of the laser illumination event.
• 🛫 A departing aircraft was instructed to remain east of the field and change frequency.
• 📝 The police department confirmed the apprehension and offered to provide a case number later.