A laser pointed at a Regina police aircraft resulted in charges for a 62-year-old man who was said to be directing the light, according to police.
Just before 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, Regina police’s aerial support unit was patrolling the city before it was hit by the laser, a news release shared by the Regina Police Service said.
Aerial officers used the technology on board to find the man who they believe was pointing the beam, it continued.
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The accused “was hiding behind an umbrella in the backyard” of a home on the 2100 block of Francis Street, police said.
Patrollers went to that house and arrested the 62-year-old, the release said, adding he is facing a charge of mischief endangering life.
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“Pointing a laser at an aircraft poses a serious risk to the safety of those on board. It also endangers citizens below if the plane should crash as a result,” the police wrote in its release.
The man accused of pointing a laser at them will be in court in Regina on June 24.
Police said the aircraft was patrolling the city and responded to 50 calls over the weekend.
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