(CNN) A Florida man was arrested on Wednesday night for pointing lasers at planes trying to land at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Charlie James Chapman Jr., 41, also is accused of pointing a laser at a Martin County Sheriff's Office helicopter responding to the incident, according to a news release from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. According to the release, the helicopter spotted Chapman on a forklift and requested authorities to surround the location. The release says a laser pointer was found in Chapman's right pants pocket. A video released by the Manatee Sheriff's Office shows a man pointing a laser at an aircraft and he is later seen attempting to throw objects at the same aircraft.

Source: CNN January 26, 2020 21:45 UTC