Albuquerque Man Charged with Aiming Laser at Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Helicopter

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Jorge Pinon Armendariz is facing federal charges after allegedly aiming the beam of a laser pointer at a Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office helicopter and striking the cockpit over a dozen times.

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Albuquerque Man Charged with Aiming Laser at Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Helicopter

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Jorge Pinon Armendariz has been charged with a federal offense after allegedly shining a laser pointer at a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office helicopter, striking the cockpit over a dozen times. This incident poses a significant risk to the safety of law enforcement personnel. The charges against Armendariz are a serious matter.

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Albuquerque Man Charged with Aiming Laser at Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Helicopter

Jorge Pinon Armendariz has been charged with a federal offense after allegedly shining a laser pointer at a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office helicopter, striking the cockpit over a dozen times. This incident poses a significant risk to the safety of law enforcement personnel. The charges against Armendariz are a serious matter.

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Albuquerque Man Charged with Aiming Laser at Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Helicopter

Jorge Pinon Armendariz is facing federal charges after allegedly aiming the beam of a laser pointer at a Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office helicopter and striking the cockpit over a dozen …

Apr 21, 2026 · 1 min read