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March 4, 2009 10:33 AM

State Patrol investigating more laser cases

Posted by John de Leon

Seems like the incidents of people pointing lasers are increasing.

As we've reported, the FBI and Transportation Security Administration are investigating incidents in which someone pointed lasers at airplanes landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

And now, State Patrol investigators are seeking witnesses and possible victims in a series of incidents involving someone pointing lasers at motorists at about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday near Interstate 90 and Argonne Road in Spokane. Some people reported seeing two people in a White 1995 Chevrolet K1500 pickup shining a hand-held green laser beam at motorists while driving down I-90.

Two people were taken into custody.

The State Patrol has identified one victim, but is attempting to contact other victims or witnesses to what troopers believe was a series of lasing incidents. Discharge of a laser at other motorists is at least a misdemeanor, and can be a felony in some circumstances.

Anyone with information about the case should contact Trooper Scott Lasher at 509-227-6560.

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