Trotwood man accused of shining a laser at OSHP chopper pleads guilty to lesser charge

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June 1, 2023
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A 22-year-old Trotwood man accused of pointing a laser at a Ohio State Highway Patrol helicopter pleaded guilty to a lesser charge Wednesday, according to Montgomery County Common Pleas Court documents.

Isiah Swisher pleaded guilty to one count of obstructing official business, a fifth-degree felony. He initially was indicted in April for interfering with the operation of an aircraft with a laser, which is a second-degree felony.

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Swisher is scheduled to be sentenced on June 28. He is eligible for probation, according to plea documents.

Back in March, Swisher was accused of shining and or pointing a red laser at a patrol helicopter in the area of Nathaniel Street and Morgan Avenue in Dayton.

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