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Alleged Laser-wielder Indicted

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PROVIDENCE, R.I., Sept. 30, 2010 — A Warwick man was indicted by a federal grand jury and arraigned in US District Court in Providence on charges of willfully interfering with the safe operation of an airborne commercial aircraft and endangering the safety of the passengers and crew. Joseph Aquino, 31, was indicted on charges he interfered with the safe operation of an aircraft and endangered the passengers and crew on Sept. 15, 2010, when he allegedly illuminated the cockpit of an incoming commercial flight on final approach to T.F. Green Airport in Warwick with a laser light, momentarily blinding the pilot. The...Read full article

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    Published: September 2010
    AmericasAssistant US Attorney Stephanie S. BrowneBusinesscockpitCommercial aircraftdefenseDepartment of Homeland SecurityFAAFBIindictmentJoseph Aquinolaser lightlaseringLight SourcesMaineMassachusettsNew HampshireRhode IslandRhode Island Airport PoliceRhode Island State PoliceRhode Island State Police Superintendent Col. Brendan P. DohertyRichard DesLauriersT.F. Green AirportTSAUS Attorney Peter F. NeronhaUS District Court ProvidenceWarwickWarwick PoliceWarwick Police Chief Col. Stephen M. McCartneyLasers

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