Attorney General charges man accused of damaging radar

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — According to the office of Attorney General Gentner Drummond, an Oklahoma City man will be prosecuted for damaging the weather radar of another TV station.

Anthony Tyler Mitchell, who is 39, allegedly vandalized the power supply of a live radar, and he is being charged with malicious injury or destruction of property and damage to equipment in a critical infrastructure facility.

He is also charged with a misdemeanor of entering with the intent to commit a felony.

“This crime is about much more than vandalism of property,” Drummond said. “Weather radar is not a 'weather weapon.' Radar technology is vitally important and saves the lives of countless Oklahomans every year. This individual’s alleged action is not simply wrong; it imperiled public safety. My office is committed to protecting critical infrastructure and holding accountable anyone who willfully damages it."