Woman Arrested After Pointing Laser at BCSO Helicopter

BCSO arrests suspect accused of shining laser pointer at helicopter

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office helicopter experienced a dangerous incident when someone shone a laser at them during a flight back in August, which struck one of the deputies on board. This isn't the first time police helicopters have been targeted. Story continues below News: Hunters reported missing near CO-NM state line found dead after search Crime: 3-month-old infant in Albuquerque dies days after hospital…

Woman arrested after pointing laser at BCSO helicopter

Woman arrested after pointing laser at BCSO helicopterA bright blue laser coming from down below temporarily blinded two pilots inside a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office helicopter. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A bright blue laser coming from down below temporarily blinded two pilots inside a Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office helicopter. According to BCSO, on Aug. 28 near Coors and Quail, deputies say Laney McDonald pointed a laser at a BCSO helicopte…

Albuquerque woman charged for pointing laser at BCSO helicopter, causing 'temporary blindness'

A 25-year-old woman in Albuquerque faces felony charges after pointing a laser at a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office helicopter.