Man accused of pointing laser at planes near Miami International Airport

MIAMI – A Miami man is facing charges of misusing a laser device after authorities said he pointed a green laser at two passenger airplanes on Christmas night.

Francisco Teixeira, 45, was arrested on Christmas Day, at the La Quinta Hotel located in the 7400 block of NW 36th Street in Miami.

According to the police report, officers were dispatched shortly after 8:30 p.m. to investigate a complaint.

Upon arrival, an American Airlines pilot, who witnessed the incident, told officers he had observed a green laser being directed at his plane and other aircraft…

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