VIDEO: Man arrested in Texas for shining laser at helicopter, DPS says

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man is behind bars after allegedly shining a laser pointer at a law enforcement helicopter.

Pedro Cortina (Photo: DPS)

Pedro Cortina was arrested on a charge of illuminate aircraft with laser pointer, impairing operator, according to Cameron County Jail records.

ValleyCentral spoke with Sgt. Maria Hernandez with the Texas Department of Public Safety, who said that Cortina shined a laser at a DPS helicopter that was in the area....