DETROIT (Michigan News Source) – A Madison Heights man is facing charges after Michigan State Police troopers say he pointed a green laser at one of its helicopters while in flight earlier this week.

Troopers tracked the laser to Osmun Street in Madison Heights where they arrested a 44-year-old man.

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Both federal and state laws prohibit people from pointing lasers at aircrafts. The investigation is ongoing.