MCSO seeking info on commercial aircraft laser pointing incident

By Logan Bagett on Thursday, May 14th, 2026 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

HARPER — The Malheur County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding a small commercial aircraft that experienced a situation where a green laser was pointed onto its cockpit on the morning of Wednesday, May 13^th over the Harper area.

Backcountry Deputy Sr. Perkins stated, “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.”

Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity or has information related to this incident is asked to contact the Malheur County Sheriff’s Office at (541) 473-5125.

**Photo provided by the Malheur County Sheriff’s Office**