Tag Archives: Criminal Charges

Drone blamed for sparking fire in Moore, police say

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Martin Walls

A burned power pole, a pine tree missing needles and a piece of what used to be a power line can be found off Northwest 12th Street in Moore. It’s the result of a fire caused by a drone, Moore … Continue reading →

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Border Patrol Spots Meth-Carrying UAV in San Diego

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Martin Walls

The Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it recently arrested a man for using a consumer unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to transport several pounds of methamphetamine across the Mexican border. On Aug. 8 at about 11:25 … Continue reading →

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Man gets jail time for drone mishap that injured two people

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Martin Walls

A Seattle man was sentenced to 30 days in jail last week after his drone fell from the sky and injured two people during a pride parade in 2015, according to reports. Paul Skinner, 38, was found guilty of reckless … Continue reading →

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Lawmakers mull making some drone use a trespassing crime

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Martin Walls

Operate a drone over private property without permission could soon cost you. State lawmakers are considering a bill making it a crime of trespass. Rep. Jeff Morris (D-Anacortes) is the sponsor of House Bill 1049. “This bill really deals with … Continue reading →

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