Woman allegedly shines laser at airplane, fakes medical emergency to avoid arrest
Airfind news item
By James Lynch
Published on March 31, 2026.
A Parkland area woman, 31, was arrested on felony charges after she allegedly pointed a laser at a Washington State Patrol (WSP) airplane. The WSP notified deputies from their aircraft that the subject was actively targeting them from the ground. While deputies arrived, the suspect fled into a home and was taken into custody without incident. She allegedly made false statements about having medical issues and other reasons why she couldn't go to jail. The suspect was taken to the hospital and later booked into the Pierce County Jail for felony unlawful discharge of a laser in the first degree and obstructing a law enforcement officer.
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