NJ man indicted for drone crimes from summer of 2023
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - As the mystery surrounding recent drone sightings intensifies, a man is being accused of a drone scheme carried out last year.
Anthony M. Spina, 31, is charged with criminal mischief for using drones to drop dye packs into commercial and residential pools from June 1 to September 1, 2023.
The dye packs caused the water to turn a greenish/yellow color, resulting in more than $4,000 in damage.
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Officials say Spina was arrested after the drones were tracked back to him and a co-conspirator, who has not been identified.
At least one drone and multiple digital devices were seized.
Spina's indictment comes as several drones have been spotted in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York, alarming residents.