CORVALLIS, Ore. (Apr. 5, 2026) — A Corvallis police officer was targeted with a laser pointer while on patrol early March 25, leading to the arrest of a local resident on a misdemeanor charge, authorities said.
According to the Corvallis Police Department, the incident occurred at about 3:05 a.m. in the 1400 block of Northwest Monroe Avenue. A police sergeant sitting inside a clearly marked patrol SUV was struck in the face and eyes by a red laser beam originating from inside a nearby business.
Investigators said the suspect, identified as Alexis Blair Mosley, 26, of Corvallis, was working at the business at the time. Mosley retreated to the back of the building and initially refused to come out as officers attempted to make contact.
Following an investigation, police identified Mosley as the individual responsible. The suspect was arrested without incident March 26 at their residence.
Mosley was charged with unlawful directing of light from a laser pointer under Oregon Revised Statutes 163.709, a Class A misdemeanor.
Police said the incident highlights the potential dangers associated with laser pointers, particularly when directed at law enforcement officers. Authorities noted that such devices are often associated with firearm-mounted aiming systems, and being targeted by a laser can reasonably cause a person to believe they are in immediate danger.
Officials warned that this perception could prompt a rapid and serious response from law enforcement.
The case follows a similar report in January in Corvallis, when a person told police that an individual exited a black Toyota Prius and pointed what appeared to be a handgun equipped with a red laser at them. The suspect in that incident was not located.
Under Oregon law, a person commits the offense if they knowingly direct a laser pointer at another person without consent when the target is a peace officer performing official duties or a uniformed private security professional on duty.
The Corvallis Police Department urged the public to recognize the seriousness of such actions, warning that what may seem like a harmless prank can quickly escalate into a dangerous situation with significant legal consequences.
All suspects are believed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
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