A Hesperia teen was arrested for pointing a laser at a Sheriff's Helicopter 
DATE/TIME: 08/17/15 10:42 P.M.
INCIDENT: PERSON ARRESTED FOR POINTING A LASER AT SHERIFF’S HELICOPTER
LOCATION: 18000 BLOCK OF HERCULES ST, HESPERIA
SUSPECT(S): SPENCER HAMM, AGE 18 OF HESPERIA
SUMMARY:
On Monday, August 17, 2015, at approximately 10:42 p.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff’s helicopter 40k1 was enroute to Apple Valley to assist with a call when a high powered laser was pointed at them.
Deputies in the helicopter were able to discern which home the laser came from and notified deputies at the Hesperia Station. Deputies responded and made contact with persons at the residence. Through investigation they discovered suspect Spencer Hamm pointed the laser at the helicopter.
Suspect Hamm was arrested and booked at HDDC on charges of PC247.5-pointing a laser at an aircraft. Hamm’s actions could have resulted in impairment of the pilot’s vision and ability to safely fly the helicopter. Please keep in mind that emergency vehicles and aircraft need to respond to their call safely so they can help others.
Refer: Karen Hunt, Media Relations
Station: Hesperia
Phone No. 760-947-1549
Case No. 191506008
JOHN MCMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Headquarters
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700
