A 62-year-old man has been charged with pointing a laser at the Regina Police Aerial Support Unit in mid-flight.

Officers used on-board technology to locate the suspect, who was hiding behind an umbrella in the backyard of a residence in the 2100 block of Francis Street. Patrol officers made the arrest.

Pointing a laser at an aircraft poses a serious risk to the safety of those on board.  Drew Anderson will appear in Regina Provincial Court on June 24th facing a charge of endangering life.