Atlanta Police Department: 05/26/2021 - Aviation Unit Laser Incident At 750 Bonnie Brae Ave SW

Atlanta GA

27 May, 2021

4:05 PM

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Press release from the Atlanta Police Department: 05/27/2021   On Wednesday May 26, 2021 at around 11:10pm the Atlanta Police Department helicopter was assisting in the search for a missing child when the pilot noticed someone on the ground directing a laser into the aircraft's cockpit which interfered with his night vision device. The pilot identified the location where the laser was coming from and directed officers on the ground to a house at 750 Bonnie Brae Ave SW. At the location, the officers contacted the suspect who admitted pointing a laser at the aircraft. A laser pointer device was taken as evidence. The suspect was arrested and released on a copy of charges for Using a Laser Device Against a Law Enforcement Officer and Use of a Laser Against an Aircraft.  No injuries were reported.  Arrestee Name:  Timothy B. Wilson (DOB 2/1964) Charges: Use of Laser Against Aircraft  Please keep in mind the above information is preliminary in nature and could change as the investigation progresses or new information comes to light. This press release was produced by the Atlanta Police Department. The views expressed here are the author's own.