Overview
- Prosecutors filed the complaint on Oct. 17 naming Brian Keith Kapileo Nepaial, 38, of Aloha.
- Court documents say a CBP helicopter aborted a landing on Oct. 3 after a green laser strike observed near a residence in Portland.
- FBI agents executed a search warrant on Oct. 10, seizing a laser from Nepaial’s bedroom and more than 100 grams of methamphetamine with evidence of trafficking.
- Nepaial is in Washington County custody on a parole violation as the FBI investigates and the U.S. Attorney’s Office leads the case.
- The charges carry potential sentences of up to five years for the laser offense and up to 40 years for possession with intent to distribute, and the complaint remains an allegation.