Madison Heights man charged with felony for flashing laser at state police helicopter
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FOX 2 (WJBK) - A Madison-Heights man was charged with pointing a laser beam at a police helicopter in Oakland County on Friday.
Douglas Alan Fleury, 44, was charged in the incident, which allegedly happened the evening of May 16 involving a Michigan State Police helicopter in Madison Heights.
Fleury is facing a felony punishable by prison time of up to five years and/or a fine of up to $10,000 for flying a beam of light or energy aimed at a plane or train.
"Pointing a laser at any moving vehicle is extremely dangerous," said Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald in a statement. "Criminal charges are necessary when someone recklessly endangers the lives of others."