A Tucson man is facing felony charges after police say he pointed a laser at a Tucson Police helicopter during an overnight patrol. 🚁🚨 According to investigators, the Air Support Unit was able to quickly track where the laser was coming from and direct officers on the ground to the location, where a suspect was taken into custody. Police say he was booked on two counts of aiming a laser at an aircraft — one for each crew member onboard. Under Arizona law, those charges are classified as felonies. It might seem harmless, but laser strikes can temporarily blind pilots and create dangerous situations for everyone in the air and on the ground. The FAA can also issue civil penalties reaching tens of thousands of dollars. Did you know shining a laser at an aircraft could lead to felony charges? Via Tucson Police #Arizona #Tucson #ArizonaNews #AviationSafety #PublicSafety Send us your stories to be featured on the page.