Male Facing Charges After Pointing Laser at DRPS Helicopter in Oshawa

A male is facing charges after he repeatedly directed a laser at DRPS’s Air1 helicopter while it was in flight in Oshawa.

On Friday, October 25, 2024, at approximately 11:05 p.m., members of Central West Division responded to the area of Deer Valley Drive and Snowbird Street, after Air1 was repeatedly struck by a green laser, creating an immediate and serious safety risk by endangering the lives of those onboard. The origin of the laser was tracked to three males who were observed walking on the roadway.  Officers, with the assistance of the K9 Unit, located the males and took the suspect into custody.  The laser pointer was located a short distance away.

Arsh SHARMA, age 27 from Oshawa is charged with: Mischief Endangering Life x2, Being Intoxicated in a Public Place, and Fail to Appear.

He was released on an Undertaking.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Pano of Central West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2531 or 2424.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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