“Brian Keith Kapileo Nepaial”
Interesting name.
Overview of Brian Keith Kapileo Nepaial’s Charges
Criminal Charges
Pointing a Laser at an Aircraft: Kapileo Nepaial is accused of aiming a green laser at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection helicopter on October 3, 2025. This action forced the helicopter to abort its landing.
Drug Trafficking: He is also charged with possessing over 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.
Legal Consequences
CHARGE POTENTIAL SENTENCE
Pointing a laser at an aircraft Up to 5 years in federal prison
Possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute Up to 40 years in federal prison
Current Status
Kapileo Nepaial, 38, is currently in custody at the Washington County jail due to a parole violation.