{"id":2492754,"date":"2025-09-30T07:58:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T11:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/illegal-alien-arrested-by-ice-after-targeting-dhs-chopper-pilot-with-laser-pointer-in-portland\/"},"modified":"2025-09-30T07:58:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T11:58:56","slug":"illegal-alien-arrested-by-ice-after-targeting-dhs-chopper-pilot-with-laser-pointer-in-portland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/illegal-alien-arrested-by-ice-after-targeting-dhs-chopper-pilot-with-laser-pointer-in-portland\/","title":{"rendered":"Illegal Alien Arrested by ICE After Targeting DHS Chopper Pilot with Laser Pointer in Portland"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fillegal-alien-arrested-by-ice-after-targeting-dhs-chopper-pilot-with-laser-pointer-in-portland%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2492754&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Federal authorities in Portland apprehended four individuals, all undocumented immigrants, after a Customs and Border Protection helicopter was targeted with a laser pointer during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/justice-department-to-change-body-camera-policy\/\" title=\"Justice Department To Change Body Camera Policy\">law enforcement operations<\/a>. The incident occurred on a Saturday evening,and another nearby aircraft was also illuminated by the laser. FBI agents raided a residence connected to the suspect and found the accused and three others inside; all four were taken into custody and handed over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement&#8217;s Enforcement and Removal Operations.The FBI emphasized that assaults on federal officers and aircraft will not be tolerated. The laser device used was recovered during the search. The Federal Aviation management highlighted the serious risks of laser strikes to pilots and aircraft safety, noting that such acts are federal crimes punishable by substantial fines and prosecution.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Federal authorities said four people were taken into custody after a laser pointer was aimed at a Department of Homeland Security helicopter in Portland &mdash; all illegal aliens.<\/p>\n<p>The FBI Portland Division said the incident happened on Saturday evening.<\/p>\n<p>Agents said a Customs and Border Protection helicopter was conducting law enforcement operations when it was struck by the laser.<\/p>\n<p>Another aircraft in the area was also targeted.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Just in &mdash; The FBI raided a home near the Portland ICE facility as part of an investigation involving an individual shining a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/steps-the-u-s-can-take-to-defend-against-chinas-missiles\/\" title=\"Steps the U.S. Can Take to Defend Against China\u2019s Missiles\">high-powered laser<\/a> at a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >military helicopter performing lawful duties<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Turns out the suspect was an illegal alien who is now in ICE custody.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally,&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nYaCMb23Aa\">https:\/\/t.co\/nYaCMb23Aa<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ogJIGR5DnI\">pic.twitter.com\/ogJIGR5DnI<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Katie Daviscourt &#128248; (@KatieDaviscourt) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KatieDaviscourt\/status\/1972811494049059236?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\")); 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All four suspects are in the U.S. illegally, and were placed into the custody of @EROSeattle personnel,&rdquo; the FBI Portland Division said.<\/p>\n<p>The four were turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement&rsquo;s Enforcement and Removal Operations.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The federal government will not tolerate violence against federal officers, nor will we tolerate assaults on personal, commercial, or government aircraft,&rdquo; the FBI said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>The laser device used in the crime was recovered during the search.<\/p>\n<p>FBI Portland also d images of the suspect and the act on social media.<\/p>\n<p>The Federal Aviation Administration has repeatedly warned about the danger of laser strikes.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Agents made contact with the subject, as well as three other inhabitants who were at the residence. All four suspects are in the U.S. illegally, and were placed into the custody of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EROSeattle?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@EROSeattle<\/a> personnel.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; FBI Portland (@FBIPortland) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FBIPortland\/status\/1972794223939178673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The laser that was used was acquired during the course of the investigation. The federal government will not tolerate violence against federal officers, nor will we tolerate assaults on personal, commercial, or government&nbsp;aircraft. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rl6ZOc5nue\">https:\/\/t.co\/rl6ZOc5nue<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; FBI Portland (@FBIPortland) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FBIPortland\/status\/1972794634251198595?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Laser pointers may seem like a toy, office tool, or game. Pointed to the sky, lasers are a serious threat,&rdquo; the Federal Aviation Administration said on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/about\/initiatives\/lasers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">its website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;A laser can incapacitate pilots, putting thousands of passengers at risk every year. Pilots reported 12,840 laser strikes to the FAA in 2024.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The FAA says shining a laser at an aircraft is a federal crime.<\/p>\n<p>Violators face criminal prosecution and FAA fines of up to $32,646 per violation.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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According to the FBI&#8217;s Portland Division, the event occurred on Saturday evening while a Customs and Border Protection helicopter was engaged in law enforcement activities and was struck by the laser. Another nearby aircraft was also targeted. Federal agents later searched a residence linked to the suspect, finding the accused individual along with three others-all of whom are in the U.S. illegally-and they were taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The FBI emphasized that violence against federal officers or attacks on any aircraft will not be tolerated. The laser device used was confiscated during the investigation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has warned about the dangers posed by laser strikes, noting that shining lasers at aircraft is a federal offense punishable by criminal charges and fines up to $32,646 per incident<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2492755,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Portland-Laser.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[64316,52082,54015,64315,64317],"class_list":["post-2492754","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-dhs-chopper-pilot","tag-ice-arrest","tag-illegal-alien","tag-laser-pointer-incident","tag-portland-news"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Portland-Laser.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2492754","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2492754"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2492754\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2492758,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2492754\/revisions\/2492758"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2492755"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2492754"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2492754"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2492754"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}