- 33-year-old man charged with federal felony for shining a laser at Marine One.
- Incident occurred while President Trump was on board the helicopter.
- Man was shirtless on a sidewalk when first spotted by Secret Service.
- He allegedly targeted an agent with the laser after being approached.
- Potential penalty for the felony is up to five years in prison.
A 33-year-old man has been charged with a federal felony after allegedly directing a laser pointer at the Marine One helicopter while President Trump was aboard.
Authorities reported spotting the man walking shirtless along a sidewalk when he began aiming the laser at the helicopter.
When Secret Service agents approached him, the man reportedly turned the laser on an officer, prompting immediate intervention.
He was taken into custody and now faces federal charges that carry a potential prison sentence of up to five years.
Source: NewsandVibes.com
