Man accused of shining green laser at two helicopters flying over Spokane Valley

On the night of October 13, an intense emerald beam illuminated the sky over Spokane Valley, seizing the attention of two helicopters flying in the vicinity. This enigmatic, brilliant green light ultimately resulted in the arrest of a 42-year-old man.

Johnny R. Blackstock has been taken into custody and is facing two counts of first-degree unlawful discharge of a laser, a felony charge.

These allegations stem from Blackstock’s purported use of a green laser to target two helicopters, as reported by the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). Currently, he remains incarcerated with a bond set at $5,000.

According to the sheriff’s office, Spokane Regional Air Support Unit’s (SRASU) Air 1 was conducting a routine patrol when the pilot noticed several laser strikes originating from the direction of North Pines Road and East Mansfield Avenue.

Although the laser did not affect the flight crew, they were able to direct Spokane Valley deputies to the source of the laser, KREM 2 reported.

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