It happened after 1:30 am on Highway 41 near North Avenue.
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Investigators say the AIR-1 helicopter was returning from a call when someone on the ground targeted them with a green laser.
The aircrew called for help from officers on the ground.
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Police found the driver of a pickup truck who admitted to using the light. He was taken into custody and will face a felony charge.