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Laser at Helicopter Lands Felony Charge | Tampa News
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- Jul 4, 2026
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- 70
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Summary
A Florida man, 62, got hit with a felony after shining a laser at a sheriff’s helicopter — twice — forcing deputies to scramble while on a critical call. The beam traced to his Sunset Lane home, where cops seized the device and arrested Eric Gelman. This isn’t just a prank — lasers in aircraft cockpits are dangerous and illegal. Meanwhile, Florida restaurants face new rules starting July 1: disclose all extra fees upfront before you order. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6aace8489d9d1b0f