SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - A man is facing charges on accusations of flying a video camera-equipped drone that hindered the landing of a medical helicopter at an accident scene.
Kele Stanley of Springfield said he’s been unfairly charged and would have landed it immediately if he had known the medical helicopter was en route.
“I’m not an idiot,” he said.
Authorities said fire officials and a Clark County sheriff’s deputy told Stanley to stop flying his remote-controlled aircraft because the helicopter was preparing to land, and that he refused. The helicopter was able to land and depart safely from the scene.
Stanley is facing a felony charge of obstructing official business and misdemeanor charges of misconduct at an emergency and disorderly conduct. He pleaded innocent during a court appearance Monday.
Front Section, Pages 8 on 04/16/2014