The Edmonton Police Service has charged a 41-year-old Edmonton man after allegedly pointing a laser at Air 1.
On Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019 at approximately 2:15 a.m. Air 1 was flying over the northside of Edmonton when the aircraft was struck several times by a blue laser. Luckily, the pilot was able to track the origin of the laser and NW Patrol officers located and arrested the male suspect.
Christopher Horon, 41, is charged with assault with a weapon, mischief and breach of probation (x2).
“Pointing a laser or any other projected light at any aircraft could result in criminal charges and/or penalties under the Canadian Aviation Regulations,” says Sgt. James Pennie with the EPS Flight Operations Unit. “As you can see in the images taken by Air 1, the laser can be quite blinding to the human eye and could impose serious safety risks to our members operating the aircraft.”
“In this specific case, both aircrew members were affected.”
Christopher Horon, 41, is charged with assault with a weapon, mischief and breach of probation (x2).
“Pointing a laser or any other projected light at any aircraft could result in criminal charges and/or penalties under the Canadian Aviation Regulations,” says Sgt. James Pennie with the EPS Flight Operations Unit. “As you can see in the images taken by Air 1, the laser can be quite blinding to the human eye and could impose serious safety risks to our members operating the aircraft.”
“In this specific case, both aircrew members were affected.”
Images from Air 1 during laser pointing incident on Oct. 26, 2019