Union cop arrests teen after laser pointed at eye

UNION, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 16-year-old Union High School student was arrested after pointing a laser at a school police officer’s eye.

Police say the officer was at the school last week giving a presentation on why students shouldn’t misbehave in class when he saw a bright red flash in his eye. The officer says he felt pain and his vision was blurred.

Investigators say the officer saw the student with the laser and arrested him. The student was charged with third degree battery and released to his mother. His name was not released because of his age.

Officials say the officer recovered from his eye injury.