Overview

• Jacob Samuel Winkler was arrested after a Secret Service officer reported he aimed a red laser at Marine One on Saturday near the White House.
• A patrol officer said he first shone a flashlight at Winkler, who then directed the laser at the officer’s face before pointing it at the helicopter.
• The officer’s filing says the laser could have caused flash blindness or disorientation for pilots during the low flight.
• Investigators reported recovering a small knife and said Winkler admitted pointing the device at the aircraft while claiming he often points it at objects like stop signs.
• The court filing does not say whether anyone aboard noticed the beam and online records list no age, hometown, or attorney for Winkler.