STATE POLICE/Man arrested for directing a military aircraft with a laser

PRESS RELEASE

On January 4, 2019, Troopers arrested Kevin Pietrykowski, 63, of Stafford, NY, for directing a laser at an aircraft 2nd degree (A Misdemeanor).

On January 3, 2019, Troopers responded to the town of Bergen for a call received from Rochester Airport Air Traffic Control Office on behalf of the National Guard Air Wing for a military helicopter being directed by a laser during night training.  Troopers patrolled the area and did multiple interviews resulting in the arrest of Pietrzykowski on Clinton Street Road, Stafford, NY. 

Pietrykowski was issued an appearance ticket for the town of Stafford Court in February 2019.

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