Collier man accused of pointing laser at CCSO helicopter

Writer: Melissa Montoya
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Michael Christian Adcox (CREDIT: Collier County Sheriff’s Office)

An East Naples man is accused of pointing a green laser at a Collier County Sheriff’s Office helicopter.

Michael Christian Adcox was arrested on suspicion of misusing a laser lighting device, a third-degree felony, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.

The incident happened as a crew was flying Air1 on patrol over an area of Davis and Santa Barbara boulevards at around 1 a.m. on Monday, the sheriff’s office said.

A green laser light shined inside the aircraft and momentarily hit the tactical flight officer in one of his eyes, causing him to lose sight for a few seconds, according to CCSO.

The officers determined the laser was coming from the Wildwood Lakes area. Using infrared technology, they identified the subject as Adcox.

CCSO said Adcox admitted to pointing the laser but said it was a mistake. Authorities determined Adcox pointed the laser at the helicopter for about two to three minutes.

 

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