LOWER — A 32-year-old Lower Township man is facing charges after shooting down a remote control helicopter being flown over his neighborhood on Friday, police said.

Russell J. Percenti, 32, is charged with possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and criminal mischief. Police also seized the shotgun he allegedly used.

The owner of the remote-control helicopter was using the drone to take aerial photographs of a friend's home being built on the 1000 block of Seashore Road. He heard shotgun blasts around 5:30 p.m. and lost control of the helicopter. When he retrieved it, he noticed the helicopter had multiple holes in it and notified police.

Police tracked down Percenti and took him into custody. He posted 10 percent of $25,000 bail and was released.

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