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SALT LAKE CITY — A Coalville man who allegedly aimed a laser pointer at a medical helicopter in August faces a felony charge in federal court.
An Airmed pilot was flying from Rocks Springs, Wyoming, to Salt Lake City when his cockpit was hit with a laser beam near Echo Reservoir about 3 a.m. on Aug. 28. The pilot was hit again at the same location on his return flight, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
The pilot was able to identify the vehicle at the source of the laser and passed the information to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. The FBI is also investigated the incident.
Prosecutors Wednesday charged Ryan Michael Kane, 25, with one count of aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft. The charge carries a five-year prison term and a $250,000 fine.
