RIVERVIEW, Fla. – A Riverview man was arrested for pointing a green laser at a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office helicopter on Tuesday
According to deputies, the Sheriff’s Office Aviation Section was conducting operations in the area when a green laser was pointed at their helicopter, creating a potentially dangerous distraction for the pilots.
The aviation unit was able to direct deputies on the ground to the suspect’s location. Cody Gudenkauf, 36, was found hiding behind a mobile home.
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“Aiming a laser at our units in the air is reckless and dangerous,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Our Aviation Section was just trying to do their job when they had to handle this serious interference. This behavior will not be tolerated.”
Gudenkauf was arrested and charged with Misuse of a Laser Lighting Device.
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