.S. Border Patrol surprised by residents' complaints
.S. Border Patrol surprised by residents' complaints
Residents encouraged to report problems
Jesse Johnston Jun 22, 2011 19:38:50 PM
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LYNDEN, WA (NEWS1130) - U.S. Border Patrol officers say they want to work with the people who are fed up with low-flying helicopters buzzing above their homes.
This comes after more than 100 people came out to a public meeting in Lynden, Wash. Tuesday night.
People at the meeting say they understand the officers have a job to do, but they feel disrespected by members driving through their properties at high speeds.
They're also tired of the loud choppers.
Richard Sinks with Blaine Border Patrol says he's surprised by the complaints.
"If those property owners feel that we're speeding through their properties or causing damage then we encourage them to call us," Sinks said. "Since the last meeting we had with them in February there have been no complaints that I'm aware of."
The matter came to a tipping point about a year ago when a man was charged with shining a flashlight at a helicopter above his property. He was convicted and could get up to 20 years in prison |
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