U.S. Department 

of Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration 

FEB I ~ 2015 

Western-Pacific Region 

Office of the Regional Counsel 

P.O. Box 92007 

Los Angeles, CA 90009-2007 

Telephone: (310) 725-7117 

Facsimile: (310) 725-6816 

CERTIFIED MAIL- RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED and FACSIMI~ E 

FEB 2 6 2015 

D 

Federal Aviation Administration 

800 Independence Avenue, SW 

Washington, DC 20591 

Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 HEARING DOCKET 

Wilbur Wright Building -- Suite 2Wl 000 

Re: In the Matter of Marco Fimbres; FAA Case No. 2014WP070124 

Enclosed is a copy of a request for hearing, received by our office on February 3, 2015, and 

the original and one copy of the Complaint in the above-referenced proceeding. 

I request that the hearing in this matter be held in the Los Angeles, California, area, and 

expect that the hearing will last one (1) day. 

Please address all communications for the Regional Counsel of the Western-Pacific Region, 

to the undersigned, at: Office of the Regional Counsel, A WP-7.6, Federal Aviation 

Administration, Western-Pacific Region, P. 0. Box 92007, Los Angeles, CA 90009-2007, 

Telephone: (310)725-7117,FAX: (310)725-6816. 

Sincerely, 

NAOMI TSUDA 

Regional Co/~el 

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Pima Cou.r""ty Juvenile. Court 

2225 E, Ajo Way 

Tucson, Arizona 85713-6295 

JC#: i3 ';) 3-b 3-f 

I WJ.derstand that in order to have my- case handled out of Court, I 

must voluntarily agree to tbe follo-wing condition's. 

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;as arranged by my Parent. 

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I understand that the matter of restitution 

may be referred to VOMP for mediation. I agree to comply wi·th 

the conditions set during mediation- ([)[Y'/-r, S Lci'c- \YL c:_ LQ__;;x::\ 

I agree to vlri te an apology letter to8Mr-· J\:,c.R~;;) t(ofVVJ~l)i) and 

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I agree to 

I unders'tand 

in the case 

could result 

that failure to comply 

being referred to the 

in formal Court action. 

with this agreement 

County Attorney for 

will result 

review· and 

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cost· for all. placements, programs,. a.nd counseling services that are 1 

provided. Please contact the Assessment of·fice at 740-4463 for fee 

determination. If the Assessment Office is not contacted, you will be 

as"Sessed the entire cost of the service. 

There is a $50_ 0 0 Parental Assessment ?ee for each complaint and a 

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Probation Officer Ebenezer Ajaja, MPA, Tel: 724-9280 Fax: 879-9668 
COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA 

Ronald G. Overholt 

Deputy Court Administrator 

September 4, 2014 

Ruby M. Fimbres 

4444 East Benson Hwy 21 

Tucson, AZ 85706 

Re: Fimbres, Marco Antonio 

SWID: 1393636 

Dear Ruby M. Fimbres 

Pima County Juvenile Court 

2225 EAST AJO WAY 

TUCSON, ARIZONA 85713-6295 

(520) 724-2068 

FAX (520) 724-2222 

John Schow 

Director, Juvenile Court Services 

This Jetter is to inform you that Fimbres, Marco Antonio has successfully completed the 

Evaluation Program. The charge listed against your child on Complaint 01 has been closed with 

no fi.trther Court action. 

Please be advised that you may be billed a $50.00 Diversion Fee and a $25.00 Victim's Rights 

Fee. 

Thank you for your .cooperation throughout the duration of the Evaluation Program. I wish your 

family the best in the future. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the number below. 

Respectfully, 

Ebenezer A Ajaja 

Probation Offic'cr 

(520) 724-9280 
Communitv RestituHon VVorlk 

Name:·Mcw-coo· h~r'<S. Age: \3 PO: Ebenezer Ajaja 

Hours to Complete: lD Due Date: D &-~~ o.s ·-/ j 

AGENcY NAME: Tt?lnjue Vwdt 5vugy? ,A1uf 

WORK CAN ONLY BE CO!'\.~PLETED AT A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIDr'.J, 

SCHOOL OR CHURCH (No For-Profit Business or Private Home) 

Date of 

Service 

Start 

Time 

Finish 

Time 

TANQUE VERDE SWAP MEET 

4100 S. Palo Verde Rd. 

(520) 294-4252 

Mailing Address: 

PO Box 19095 

Tucson, AZ 85731 

Fax: (520) 294~2358 

tanqueverdeswapmeet.com 

Total 

Hours 

Verification: The above named Juvenile completed 

Return To: 

P.O. Ebenezer Ajaja 

2225 E. P,jo Way 

Tucson, AZ 87513 

Tel: (520) 724-9280 

Fax: (520) 879-9668 

Type of Work 

Performed 

Signature of 

Supervising Staff 

/D hours here. 
U.S, Department 

of Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration 

Scottsdale Flight Standards District Office 

Western Pacific Region 

CERTIFIED MAIL-RETURN RECIEPT REQUESTED 

Marco Fimbres 

4444 E. Benson Highway TRLR 21 

Tucson, AZ 85706 

Dear Mr. Fimbres: 

Subject File Number: 2014WP070124 

17777 North Perimeter Drive 

Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 

Phone: 480-419-0330 

Fax: 480-419-0800 

Personnel of this office are investigating an incident that occurred June 8, 2014, involving 

you pointing a laser at a Pima County Sheriffs Department Aircraft, thereby interfering 

with a crewmember in the performance of the crewmember' s duties aboard an aircraft being 

operated. 

This letter is to inform you that this matter is under investigation by the Federal Aviation 

Administration. We would appreciate receiving any evidence or statements you might care 

to make regarding this matter withinlO days of receipt of this letter. Any discussion or 

written statements furnished by you will be given consideration in our investigation. If we 

do not hear from you within the specified time, our report will be processed without the 

benefit of your statement. 

Sincerely, 

Chad Zimmerman 

Aviation Safety Technician 

Enclosure 
U.S. Department 

of Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration 

AUG 2 7 2014 

Western-Pacific Region 

Office of the Regional Counsel 

P.O. Box 92007 

Los Angeles, CA 90009-2007 

Telephone: (310) 725-7117 

Facsimile: (310) 725-6816 

Case No. 2014WP070124 

CERTIFIED MAIL- RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED AND U.S. FIRST CLASS MAIL 

Marco Fimbres 

4444 E. Benson Highway, Trlr 21 

Tucson, AZ 85706 

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CIVIL PENALTY 

Based on a report of investigation, it appears that: 

1. On or about June 8, 2014, at approximately 0010 local, you pointed a laser at an 

aircraft. 

2. The aircraft you pointed the laser at was a Helio Courier model H -800 aircraft, 

civil registration number N400HE, which was flying near Benson Highway and 

Country Club Road in Tucson, Arizona. 

3. The beam oflight illuminated the cockpit ofN400HE. 

4. The beam of1ight interfered with a crewmember in the performance of the 

crewmember's duties aboard N400HE. 

For these reasons, it appears you violated the following Federal Aviation Regulation (Title 14, 

Code ofFedera1 Regulations): 

Section 91.11, which states that no person may assault, threaten, intimidate, or interfere 

with a crewmember in the performance of the crewmember's duties aboard an aircraft 

being operated. 

Under 49 U.S.C. Section 46301(a), you are subject to a civil penalty for the violations noted. 

The maximum penalty for each violation is $11,000.00. We propose to assess a civil penalty in 

the amount of $7,000.00 for the violations alleged. 

Enclosed is information on your options in responding to this Notice. The options include 

participating in an informal conference with an FAA attorney, and submission of information to 
U.S Department 

of Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration 

JAil! 2 2 2015 

Western-Pacific Region 

Office of the Regional Counsel 

P 0. Box 92007 

Los Angeles, CA 90009-2007 

Telephone: (310) 725-7117 

Facsimile: (310) 725-6816 

Case No. 2014WP070124 

CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED AND U.S. FIRST CLASS MAIL 

Marco Fimbres 

4444 E. Benson Highway, Trlr 21 

Tucson, AZ 85706 

FINAL NOTICE OF PROPOSED CIVIL PENALTY 

Through a Notice of Proposed Civil Penalty dated August 27, 2014, you were advised that the 

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed to assess a civil penalty in the amount of 

$7,000.00. On October 21, 2014, you submitted a Financial Statement of Debtor form to this 

office, but this office has been unable to contact you to discuss your ability to pay. 

After considering all the evidence in this matter, it appears that: 

1. On or about June 8, 2014, at approximately 0010 local, you pointed a laser at an 

aircraft. 

2. The aircraft you pointed the laser at was a Helio Courier model H-800 aircraft, 

civil registration number N400HE, which was flying near Benson Highway and 

Country Club Road in Tucson, Arizona. 

3. The beam oflight illuminated the cockpit ofN400HE. 

4. The beam of light interfered with a crewmember in the performance of the 

crewmember's duties aboard N400HE. 

For these reasons, it appears you violated the following Federal Aviation Regulation (Title 14, 

Code of Federal Regulations): 

Section 91.11, which states that no person may assault, threaten, intimidate, or interfere 

with a crewmember in the performance of the crewmember's duties aboard an aircraft 

being operated. 

Under 49 U.S.C. section 4630l(a), you are subject to a civil penalty for each of the violations 

noted. The maximmn penalty for each violation is $11,000.00. We propose to assess a civil 

penalty for the violation noted in the total amount of $7,000.00. 
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

OFFICE OF HEARINGS 

WASHINGTON, DC 

In the Matter of Marco Fimbres: 

FAA DOCKET UNASSIGNED 

FAA CASE NO. 2014WP070124 

Respondent 

JUDGE NOT ASSIGNED 

COMPLAINT 

The Complainant files its Complaint, pursuant to Rule 208 of the Rules of Practice 

(14 C.F.R. 13.208), and states as follows: 

I. 

Respondent, Marco Fimbres, was advised through a Final Notice of Proposed Civil 

Penalty, dated January 22, 2015, that the FAA proposed to assess a civil penalty in the 

amount of $7,000.00. On January 26, 2015, Respondent submitted a written request for a 

hearing. The request was received by the agency on February 3, 2015. 

II. 

1. On or about June 8, 2014, at approximately 0010 local, Respondent pointed a 

laser at an aircraft. 

2. The aircraft Respondent pointed the laser at was a Helio Courier model H -800 

aircraft, civil registration number N400HE, which was flying near Benson 

Highway and Country Club Road in Tucson, Arizona. 
3. The beam oflight illuminated the cockpit ofN400HE. 

4. The beam oflight interfered with a crewmember in the performance of the 

crewmember's duties aboard N400HE. 

III. 

By reason of the foregoing facts and circumstances, Respondent violated the following 

section of the Federal Aviation Regulations (Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations): 

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Section 91.11, which states that no person may assault, threaten, intimidate, or 

interfere with a crewmember in the performance of the crewmember's duties aboard 

an aircraft being operated. 

IV. 

I. Pursuant to Title 49 U.S.C. Section 4630l(a), Respondent is subject to a civil 

penalty not to exceed $11,000.00 for each of the violations alleged. 

2. Under the facts and circumstances of this case, a civil penalty of $7,000.00 is 

appropriate. 
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WHEREFORE, the Complainant, respectfully requests that the Administrative Law 

Judge enter an order that Respondent be assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $7,000.00. 

Respectfully ;S\[bmitted, 

I i 

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C/f;r~. 

t:'(.£7" Lierre Green 

Attorney 

Offic</ofthe Regional Counsel 

Fedetal Aviation Administration 

Western-Pacific Region 

DATED: FEB 1 ~ 2015 
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 

I hereby certify that on this date I have sent by facsimile and placed in the United 

States mail, postage prepaid, certified mail - return receipt requested, the executed original 

and one copy of the Complaint, addressed as follows: 

Federal Aviation Administration 

800 Independence Avenue, SW 

Washington, DC 20591 

Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

Wilbur Wright Building-Suite 2Wl000 

Facsimile: (202) 493-5142 

I further certify that on this date I have placed in the United States mail, postage 

prepaid, certified mail- return receipt requested, and regular mail, a true copy of the 

Complaint, addressed as follows: 

Dated: 

Marco Fimbres 

4444 E. Benson Highway, Trlr 21 

Tucson, AZ 85706 

FEB 1 ~ 2015 

~ :;7 

Je~, Legal Technic" 

Office of the Regional Counsel 

Federal Aviation Administration 

Western-Pacific Region 

Lawndale, California 

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