Selden man arrested, accused of pointing laser at police chopper during search

Joseph Gil, 33, was arrested at 196 Dare Road and charged with misdemeanor reckless endangerment.

News 12 Staff

Sep 23, 2025, 9:32 PM

Updated 1 hr ago

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A Selden man was arrested, accused of pointing a laser at a police helicopter.
Police say Joseph Gil targeted the Suffolk police chopper late Sunday night on Dare Road while it was looking for a driver who ran from a car crash.
Gil, 33, was arrested at 196 Dare Road and charged with misdemeanor reckless endangerment.
An arraignment date was not immediately detailed by police.