Damian Gee accused of pointing a high-powered laser at a NSW police helicopter
A GLENWOOD man endangered the lives of police officers when he pointed a high-powered laser at their helicopter, a court has been told.
Damian Gee, 20, appeared in Blacktown Local Court today after police tracked the laser beam to his backyard on Northbridge Ave.
Its alleged he pointed the laser at the aircraft five times over seven minutes on September 29.
The police charge sheet said Gee "pointed the high-powered laser at PolAir 2 threatening the safety of pilot Mark McNichol and two crew."
Quakers Hill Highway Patrol officers arrested Gee about 25 minutes later.
Yesterday, Gee pleaded guilty to possessing a prohibited weapon without a permit.
Registrar Garry Northcote adjourned the matter until tomorrow, when Gee said he would enter a plea to the second charge of threatening the safety of an aircraft.