Via the Solon Patch in Ohio:
A 33 year-old woman was arrested and charged with “abusing a harmful intoxicant, a fifth-degree felony.” She passed out on the patio of a yogurt shop after huffing from a can of computer duster.
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Showing posts with label dust remover. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dust remover. Show all posts
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Caught Huffing Behind a Community Center
Via rrspin.com from North Carolina:
A 39-year-old Roanoke Rapids man was found inhaling toxic vapors from a can of dust remover behind a community center. Police also found a crack pipe in his pocket, and he was arrested for “inhaling toxic vapors and possession of drug paraphernalia.”
A Roanoke Rapids Police Department Captain says that when an older individual abuses inhalants, it usually means “they’ve done it before.” Because of this, he says, “Parents of teens need to be vigilant of substance abuse. They’re easily purchased and inexpensive.”
Arrested for Huffing in Wyoming
Via the County 10 in Wyoming:
A 20-year-old Riverton man was arrested last Friday after he was suspected of huffing dust remover. He was charged with toxic substance use.
Woman Sentenced for Inhalant-Related Car Accident
Via the Bellingham Herald in Washington:
Last week, a Lynden, WA, woman was sentenced to six months in prison for an inhalant-related car accident in 2009.
The 20-year-old woman and two teenage friends purchased several cans of dust remover before heading to the young woman’s apartment in her Honda Accord. Despite her friend’s protest, the young woman huffed the dust remover twice while driving.
While approaching a traffic light, the friends saw the young woman “slump over and hit her head on the steering wheel.” One of the passengers grabbed the wheel, but the Accord hit two other cars before stopping. All three cars were damaged, but the women in the Accord were the only ones injured.
When questioned by officers, the young woman said “she didn’t know what was going on” after huffing while driving.
She was found guilty of two counts of vehicular assault last week.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Two Women In Critical Condition After Inhalant-Related Crash
Via CBS Boston in Massachusetts
A 17-year-old girl struck her car into two pedestrians after inhaling dust remover while driving. After losing consciousness, the driver hit the first victim while she was crossing the street. The 45-year-old victim is now in a coma. The car traveled about 50 more feet before hitting a 22-year-old woman getting out of her car. The second victim suffered a broken leg and is awaiting critical brain surgery. The driver is facing a long list of serious charges, including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (motor vehicle), causing serious bodily injury (2 counts), negligent operation of a motor vehicle, impeded operation, failure to slow for a pedestrian, speeding and a marked-lanes violation.
A 17-year-old girl struck her car into two pedestrians after inhaling dust remover while driving. After losing consciousness, the driver hit the first victim while she was crossing the street. The 45-year-old victim is now in a coma. The car traveled about 50 more feet before hitting a 22-year-old woman getting out of her car. The second victim suffered a broken leg and is awaiting critical brain surgery. The driver is facing a long list of serious charges, including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (motor vehicle), causing serious bodily injury (2 counts), negligent operation of a motor vehicle, impeded operation, failure to slow for a pedestrian, speeding and a marked-lanes violation.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Women Beats Son After Discovering His Inhalant Abuse
A mother is in custody after allegedly beating and biting her 19-year-old son upon the discovery that he huffs dust remover.
The son received blows to the face prompting him to flee their apartment.
The mother then found out his whereabouts and ended up tackling him to the ground where she then bit him.
The woman had a blood alcohol content of 0.155 during a breath test after the incident.
The mother faces 1st degree burglary, 2nd degree harrassment and domestic violence.
Via kcci.com in Des Moines, IA
The son received blows to the face prompting him to flee their apartment.
The mother then found out his whereabouts and ended up tackling him to the ground where she then bit him.
The woman had a blood alcohol content of 0.155 during a breath test after the incident.
The mother faces 1st degree burglary, 2nd degree harrassment and domestic violence.
Via kcci.com in Des Moines, IA
Man Inhales Stolen Dust Remover in Bathroom Stall
A man locked himself in the women's bathroom of a wal-mart to huff dust remover.
The 25-year-old man hid inside a stall and huffed the contents of the can.
He was taken to the hospital and charged with inhaling a harmful substance, retail theft and trespassing after warning.
Via gainesville.com Gainesville, FL
The 25-year-old man hid inside a stall and huffed the contents of the can.
He was taken to the hospital and charged with inhaling a harmful substance, retail theft and trespassing after warning.
Via gainesville.com Gainesville, FL
Trio Charged With Manslaughter in the Death of a 15-Year-Old
Three teens have been charged with manslaughter in the death of a 15-year-old girl last New Years.
The teens had purchased a dust remover at a local Wal-mart with the intent of getting high.
They soaked a cloth and held it to the victims mouth until she went unconsious.
The victim died on the way to the hospital.
The trios charges include contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Via kxii.com in Ardmore, OK
The teens had purchased a dust remover at a local Wal-mart with the intent of getting high.
They soaked a cloth and held it to the victims mouth until she went unconsious.
The victim died on the way to the hospital.
The trios charges include contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Via kxii.com in Ardmore, OK
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Woman Behind Bars After Stealing & Huffing Dust Remover
A maintenance crew at a local walmart found a 38-year-old woman lying on the floor of a handicapped stall.
When police arrived they found the woman on the ground, muttering, with three cans of dust remover in her reach.
The deputy heard a hissing sound followed by a can hitting the floor. The woman then got up and tried to exit unsteadily.
She walked to the next stall and vomited. She already had vomit on her chest. When asked for identification she opened her purse to reveal three cans of dust remover.
The woman was also arrested for huffing charges in January and March, and was found guilty in both cases.
Via naplenews.com in Naples, FL
When police arrived they found the woman on the ground, muttering, with three cans of dust remover in her reach.
The deputy heard a hissing sound followed by a can hitting the floor. The woman then got up and tried to exit unsteadily.
She walked to the next stall and vomited. She already had vomit on her chest. When asked for identification she opened her purse to reveal three cans of dust remover.
The woman was also arrested for huffing charges in January and March, and was found guilty in both cases.
Via naplenews.com in Naples, FL
Inhalant Abuse on the Rise Amongst Teens
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the peak age for inhalant abusers are 14 and 15 years old.
The abuse of common household cleaners are on the rise amongst teens. In the past years teens have been huffing dust remover used to clean crevices in electronic equipment.
Various fatal and deadly chemicals make up the contents of these aerosol cleaners.
Huffing inhalants has shown to cause hearing loss, limb spasms and brain damage.
Via wtop.com in Washington D.C.
The abuse of common household cleaners are on the rise amongst teens. In the past years teens have been huffing dust remover used to clean crevices in electronic equipment.
Various fatal and deadly chemicals make up the contents of these aerosol cleaners.
Huffing inhalants has shown to cause hearing loss, limb spasms and brain damage.
Via wtop.com in Washington D.C.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Driver Sentenced to Six Months in Jail After Deadly Huffing Crash
Via njherald.com in Newton, New Jersey
A 22-year-old woman accused of contributing to the death of her teenage passenger, was sentenced to six months in prison and three years probation.
The woman huffed inhalants while traveling with the 16-year-old. Both failed to wear seat belts. Her car veered and struck a guardrail during a late night rainstorm.
Police who responded to the scene found cans in the back seat of the woman's car.
After the accident the woman tested positive for difluoroethane, a chemical found in dust remover.
The victims family and their prosecutor are scheduling a time to meet with state legislatures for a zero tolerance rule against driving under the influnce of inhalants.
A 22-year-old woman accused of contributing to the death of her teenage passenger, was sentenced to six months in prison and three years probation.
The woman huffed inhalants while traveling with the 16-year-old. Both failed to wear seat belts. Her car veered and struck a guardrail during a late night rainstorm.
Police who responded to the scene found cans in the back seat of the woman's car.
After the accident the woman tested positive for difluoroethane, a chemical found in dust remover.
The victims family and their prosecutor are scheduling a time to meet with state legislatures for a zero tolerance rule against driving under the influnce of inhalants.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Collision Caused As a Result of Huffing
Via postbulletin.com Rochester, MN
A 31-year-old Washaba woman was charged with two counts of criminal vehicular operation after causing a collison by crossing into oncoming traffic.
The woman was driving after huffing a dust remover.
The collision severely injured another driver.
Each charge carries a maximum of five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. She appears in court May 18.
A 31-year-old Washaba woman was charged with two counts of criminal vehicular operation after causing a collison by crossing into oncoming traffic.
The woman was driving after huffing a dust remover.
The collision severely injured another driver.
Each charge carries a maximum of five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. She appears in court May 18.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Huffing Crash Leaves Man in Wheelchair
Via rapidcityjournal.com in Rapid City, SD
A 25-year-old Rapid City man, has pleaded guilty to vehicular battery in a crash that occured on May 7.
Inhaling dust cleaner led him to black out while driving. As a result, three vehicles were involved in the accident including a 4-year-old child and a motorcycle driver. The 4-year-old's father was the only driver involved critically injured.
The 4-year-old's father, now in a wheel chair, is slowly regaining some movement and speech.
"He still has a long way to go," said Pennington County Deputy State's Attorney.
The man will be sentenced Dec. 3, facing up to 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine.
A 25-year-old Rapid City man, has pleaded guilty to vehicular battery in a crash that occured on May 7.
Inhaling dust cleaner led him to black out while driving. As a result, three vehicles were involved in the accident including a 4-year-old child and a motorcycle driver. The 4-year-old's father was the only driver involved critically injured.
The 4-year-old's father, now in a wheel chair, is slowly regaining some movement and speech.
"He still has a long way to go," said Pennington County Deputy State's Attorney.
The man will be sentenced Dec. 3, facing up to 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Wyoming Man Faces Felony DUI Charge
Courtesy of the Billings Gazette
Casper, WY
A 25 year old Casper man has been accused of purchasing a can of dust remover and inhaling it while driving.
Witnesses observed a vehicle swerving across traffic before it crashed into a nearby retailer's sign. The first officer to arrive reported that the driver was incoherent and could not recall his own name.
An open can of dust remover was found in the vehicle, along with a receipt showing that it had been purchased only minutes before the crash.
If convicted, this would mark his fourth DUI in ten years.
Casper, WY
A 25 year old Casper man has been accused of purchasing a can of dust remover and inhaling it while driving.
Witnesses observed a vehicle swerving across traffic before it crashed into a nearby retailer's sign. The first officer to arrive reported that the driver was incoherent and could not recall his own name.
An open can of dust remover was found in the vehicle, along with a receipt showing that it had been purchased only minutes before the crash.
If convicted, this would mark his fourth DUI in ten years.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Teen Pleads Guilty in Huffing and Driving Case
Courtesy of WFMY News
Charlotte, NC
A NC teen pleaded guilty to a felony charge of death by a vehicle for an incident that occurred in April 2010.
The two teens had reportedly been huffing dust remover, drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana that evening.
When they left to purchase more cans of dust remover, the driver lost control of his vehicle and struck a tree, bounced off of the column of a nearby building, and then came to rest against a parked car.
The passenger was killed.
The driver was sentenced to six months in jail.
Charlotte, NC
A NC teen pleaded guilty to a felony charge of death by a vehicle for an incident that occurred in April 2010.
The two teens had reportedly been huffing dust remover, drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana that evening.
When they left to purchase more cans of dust remover, the driver lost control of his vehicle and struck a tree, bounced off of the column of a nearby building, and then came to rest against a parked car.
The passenger was killed.
The driver was sentenced to six months in jail.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
25 Year Old Found Huffing in NJ Wal-Mart Restroom
Via the DailyJournal.com in New Jersey:
A 25 year old woman was charged with “possession of a controlled dangerous substance” after a Wal-Mart employee found her huffing from a can of dust remover in the store restroom.
When the woman hadn’t come out of the restroom after 30 minutes, her friend asked store personnel to check on her. Upon entering the employee “heard an aerosol can hit the floor” and there was no response when he knocked on the stall door. He then saw her pick up the can and “dispense the can near her face.” She soon emerged from the stall and showed the employee the receipt confirming she had purchased the product. She posted bail and was released.
A 25 year old woman was charged with “possession of a controlled dangerous substance” after a Wal-Mart employee found her huffing from a can of dust remover in the store restroom.
When the woman hadn’t come out of the restroom after 30 minutes, her friend asked store personnel to check on her. Upon entering the employee “heard an aerosol can hit the floor” and there was no response when he knocked on the stall door. He then saw her pick up the can and “dispense the can near her face.” She soon emerged from the stall and showed the employee the receipt confirming she had purchased the product. She posted bail and was released.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
DWI and Wreck due to Huffing
Hometown Christian Radio- Wilkesboro, NC
Huffing was the cause of a motor vehicle crash on Sunday in Wilkesboro. A young woman had apparently been huffing a can of dust remover when her car left the roadway and struck a utility pole, just before coming to a stop near the front porch of a nearby house.
A witness to the incident told police that she had walked up the hill to her grandmothers house. When the officer arrived, the young woman was incoherent and had a can of dust remover with her, that she had apparently continued to huff.
She was arrested and charged with DWI and failure to report an accident.
Huffing was the cause of a motor vehicle crash on Sunday in Wilkesboro. A young woman had apparently been huffing a can of dust remover when her car left the roadway and struck a utility pole, just before coming to a stop near the front porch of a nearby house.
A witness to the incident told police that she had walked up the hill to her grandmothers house. When the officer arrived, the young woman was incoherent and had a can of dust remover with her, that she had apparently continued to huff.
She was arrested and charged with DWI and failure to report an accident.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Huffing Caused Reckless Driving in Pennsylvania
From Lebanon Daily News in Pennsylvania:
The police blotter references a 40 year old woman charged after a July 9th accident. She had been huffing computer duster. She was also charged with “illegal use of certain solvents and noxious substances and reckless driving”
The police blotter references a 40 year old woman charged after a July 9th accident. She had been huffing computer duster. She was also charged with “illegal use of certain solvents and noxious substances and reckless driving”
Wyoming Car Crash-Inhalants Suspected
From CBS4.com in Denver:
On Sunday, a 16 year-old driver in Sheridan, Wyoming crashed his car into a house, injuring his three passengers. Police suspect the driver was huffing computer duster prior to the crash.
The driver was taken to the hospital and released but his three passengers are still hospitalized. He could face charges of “reckless driving, driving without a license, and driving under the influence of an inhalant”
On Sunday, a 16 year-old driver in Sheridan, Wyoming crashed his car into a house, injuring his three passengers. Police suspect the driver was huffing computer duster prior to the crash.
The driver was taken to the hospital and released but his three passengers are still hospitalized. He could face charges of “reckless driving, driving without a license, and driving under the influence of an inhalant”
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Tennessee Man Abusing Inhalants Behind the Wheel
From the Bristol Blotter in Tennessee:
Earlier this month police noticed a man “passed out in the driver’s seat holding a can of dust remover.” When they tried to wake the man, he “put the can to his nose and began to inhale it.” When he finally did come to, he admitted to abusing the computer duster. He was given a misdemeanor citation for inhalants.
Earlier this month police noticed a man “passed out in the driver’s seat holding a can of dust remover.” When they tried to wake the man, he “put the can to his nose and began to inhale it.” When he finally did come to, he admitted to abusing the computer duster. He was given a misdemeanor citation for inhalants.
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