WICHITA —A Kansas felon is under investigation for a crime involving a laser pointer.

Cletis Ringwald, 68, of Lyons was indicted on one count of aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft, according to the United State's Attorney.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Kansas Highway Patrol are investigating the case.

Ringwald has a previous conviction for drug possession, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696444782028.png" alt="Image from a similar KHP investigation in 2018" />
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 </figure>WICHITA —A Kansas felon is under investigation for a crime involving a laser pointer.Cletis Ringwald, 68, of Lyons was indicted on one count of aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft, according to the United State's Attorney.The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Kansas Highway Patrol are investigating the case.Ringwald has a previous conviction for drug possession, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Indictment: Kansas felon aimed laser pointer at aircraft