Malheur County Sheriff’s Office needs public assistance in laser pointing incident

By Mindy McKerrall on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News Eastern/Southeast Oregon Top Stories

MALHEUR COUNTY-Malheur County Sheriff’s Office is needing the public’s assistance.

This morning, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, a report was received of a green laser being pointed into the cockpit of a small commercial aircraft flying over the Harper, Oregon area.

Pointing a laser at an aircraft is a serious federal offense and creates a dangerous situation for pilots, passengers, and those on the ground. Under 18 U.S. Code 39A, individuals may face significant fines and up to 5 years imprisonment.

If you witnessed suspicious activity or have any information related to this incident, please contact the Malheur County Sheriff’s Office at 541-473-5125.