Sea-Tac laser scare probably a prank. From: News Tribune (Tacoma, WA) | Date: February 16, 2005 | COPYRIGHT 2005 The News Tribune. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Adam Lynn

Feb. 16--It probably was not a terrorist who shined a laser at four commercial jets departing Sea-Tac Airport on Monday evening, but "somebody screwing around," a Pierce County Sheriff's Department spokesman said.

Still, Ed Troyer had a message for whoever pulled the stunt: "Get caught, you're going to be in big trouble."

Deputies were dispatched to the Wilkeson-Carbonado area about 8 p.m. after four pilots reported seeing a laser...

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