CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J. – A southern New Jersey man who shot down a drone flying above his neighborhood has pleaded guilty to criminal mischief.
Cape May County prosecutors will recommend that Russell Percenti receive probation when he's sentenced April 29.
The 34-year-old Lower Township man was charged with criminal mischief and a weapons offense stemming from the September 2014 incident on the southern tip of New Jersey's coast.
The drone's owner has said he was taking aerial photos of a friend's home under construction before he heard gunshots and lost control of the device. The man retrieved his damaged drone and notified police.
Percenti has said he was trying to protect his family's privacy. He could have faced more than five years in prison if he was convicted on both counts.
True Crime
The hottest stories ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal.
By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.
