Via The Sydney Morning Herald
A 12-year-old Alice Springs, Australian boy died due to inhalant abuse. The boy was found unconscious in a parking lot between two retail complexes. Police were called to the scene and the boy was transported to a local hospital, but despite best efforts, the boy passed away. Early investigations show that the use of inhalants was a factor in his death.
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Friday, January 9, 2015
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Pennsylvania Woman Found Guilty of Third Degree Murder After Huffing Accident
Via WeAreCentralPA.com
A 22-year-old Pennsylvania woman was found guilty of 11 of 12 charges including felony counts of third degree murder, aggravated assault and homicide by vehicle while under the influence. Jury deliberations lasted around 2 hours.
The jury held the woman responsible for a 2012 crash that killed a 25-year-old. The woman had been huffing a can of computer duster before the crash.
A 22-year-old Pennsylvania woman was found guilty of 11 of 12 charges including felony counts of third degree murder, aggravated assault and homicide by vehicle while under the influence. Jury deliberations lasted around 2 hours.
The jury held the woman responsible for a 2012 crash that killed a 25-year-old. The woman had been huffing a can of computer duster before the crash.
Oregon Man Killed in Huffing Related Crash
Via KPTV.com
A 30-year-old Oregon man was killed after huffing and crashing his car into several trees in a Portland area park.
Investigators say the man was driving at a high rate of speed when he failed to follow the road to the right and drove through the park. His car hit several trees before coming to a stop. Police say there was evidence found that shows the man had been huffing inhalants prior to the crash. Additional drug paraphernalia was also discovered. A dog in the car was also killed in the crash.
A 30-year-old Oregon man was killed after huffing and crashing his car into several trees in a Portland area park.
Investigators say the man was driving at a high rate of speed when he failed to follow the road to the right and drove through the park. His car hit several trees before coming to a stop. Police say there was evidence found that shows the man had been huffing inhalants prior to the crash. Additional drug paraphernalia was also discovered. A dog in the car was also killed in the crash.
Friday, October 10, 2014
Fatal New Jersey Crash Linked to Inhalant Abuse
Via NorthJersey.com
A 48-year-old New Jersey man who was charged with running his pickup truck through a farmers market and dragging a woman to her death in August is now facing additional charges of driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Police received the results of toxicology tests from the state police laboratory. The man has been held on a $200,000 bail since the day of the accident, August 10th. It was on this day that his truck crashed through a police barricade set up on the street of the market. His truck slammed through at least three stalls belonging to six vendors, all who were just starting to pack up their merchandise after the market closed. His truck also dragged a 58-year-old woman to her death.
A 48-year-old New Jersey man who was charged with running his pickup truck through a farmers market and dragging a woman to her death in August is now facing additional charges of driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Police received the results of toxicology tests from the state police laboratory. The man has been held on a $200,000 bail since the day of the accident, August 10th. It was on this day that his truck crashed through a police barricade set up on the street of the market. His truck slammed through at least three stalls belonging to six vendors, all who were just starting to pack up their merchandise after the market closed. His truck also dragged a 58-year-old woman to her death.
Wyoming Crash That Killed 2 Linked to Inhalant Abuse
Via Billings Gazette
Police in Wyoming found evidence of drug and inhalant use in a car that had crashed into the Wyoming Medical Center last month. During the accident two passengers, both 27 years of age, were killed and the driver, 16 or 17 years-old, was injured.
A search of the car found a brass pipe that contained residue that smelled like marijuana and also a can of computer duster was found on the driver's floorboard.
Police in Wyoming found evidence of drug and inhalant use in a car that had crashed into the Wyoming Medical Center last month. During the accident two passengers, both 27 years of age, were killed and the driver, 16 or 17 years-old, was injured.
A search of the car found a brass pipe that contained residue that smelled like marijuana and also a can of computer duster was found on the driver's floorboard.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Oklahoma Man Arrested on Manslaughter Charges After Inhalant Abuse Related Crash
Via Paul's Valley Daily Democrat in Oklahoma:
A 25 year old man was taken into custody last week for charges related to an inhalant accident last year. The man faces two felony counts of first-degree manslaughter for the car accident that claimed the lives of a 21 year old woman and her unborn child. The lab results arrived the week prior showing he had been intoxicated from abusing computer dusting spray behind the wheel.
A 25 year old man was taken into custody last week for charges related to an inhalant accident last year. The man faces two felony counts of first-degree manslaughter for the car accident that claimed the lives of a 21 year old woman and her unborn child. The lab results arrived the week prior showing he had been intoxicated from abusing computer dusting spray behind the wheel.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
After Fatal Accident, Chicago Area Woman Reaching Out to Teens
Via Comcast SportsNet in Chicago:
The 20 year woman who, while under the influence of inhalants, ran over and killed a 5 year old girl spoke to thirty Chicago teens last week, warning them about the dangers of drugs. She is to be sentenced next month for aggravated DUI and reckless homicide.
The 20 year woman who, while under the influence of inhalants, ran over and killed a 5 year old girl spoke to thirty Chicago teens last week, warning them about the dangers of drugs. She is to be sentenced next month for aggravated DUI and reckless homicide.
With a photo of the young victim on the table next to her, she told the teens she started using drugs, when she was 12 years old. She also discussed being bullied and struggling with finding her identity as an adopted child. At 15 she moved to heavier drugs and prescription pills to cope with a pit bull attack that left her face scarred. At 16 she entered a treatment center in Utah and stayed there until she graduated high school.When she returned home, depression kicked back in and she started using again.
On September 3, 2012 she noted she made "the
terrible decision to drive under the influence. I passed out behind the wheel
of the car. My car went over four lanes of traffic and hit the pedestrian
family. I turned around after I got
out of the car, and I saw two people laying on the ground — a woman screaming
'My miniña!' and a little girl. I ran over as best I could and tried giving the
girl CPR and held the mother's hand, and when the cops arrived, I got up and
said, 'I did this. Will you take me away? I was driving under the influence. I
did this."
The following day officers told her the young girl had died and she was charged with the accident. She said she has been sober since and has been volunteering at a recovery center with troubled kids while helping to start a "Step Up! & Say No To Drugs!" campaign.
Monday, August 25, 2014
Inhalant Abuse in Fayetteville Arkansas
Via the NWA Online in Arkansas:
The woman was found "face down, legs crossed, her body as still as the water pooled around her." Two cans of computer duster were in her lap and a third can floated not far away. A receipt in her purse revealed she had bought the cans that afternoon. The state crime lab reported her cause of death as difluoroethane toxicity and drowning. Twelve days later, another Fayetteville woman died after huffing computer dusters in a hotel bathroom.
The article notes that in Arkansas, according to statute 5-60-116, it is a class B misdemeanor to huff products to achieve a condition of intoxication and that the state bans the possession and distribution of nitrous oxide. Additionally, in Arkansas, 6.1 percent of eight-graders reported using inhalants in 2009 compared to the national average of 3.8 percent.
The article notes that in Arkansas, according to statute 5-60-116, it is a class B misdemeanor to huff products to achieve a condition of intoxication and that the state bans the possession and distribution of nitrous oxide. Additionally, in Arkansas, 6.1 percent of eight-graders reported using inhalants in 2009 compared to the national average of 3.8 percent.
Body of Man Found Behind Shopping Plaza Identified
Via the Journal Star in Illinois:
The body found behind a shopping center last week has been identified as 36 year old Ryan Sailors.
The article notes that in 2009, he started using inhalants to help mask the pain of losing his father to lung cancer. Within the past five years he had struggled with addiction and he was still wearing his hospital bracelet from his last stay on July 21st after he had been found dehydrated and disoriented.
The body found behind a shopping center last week has been identified as 36 year old Ryan Sailors.
The article notes that in 2009, he started using inhalants to help mask the pain of losing his father to lung cancer. Within the past five years he had struggled with addiction and he was still wearing his hospital bracelet from his last stay on July 21st after he had been found dehydrated and disoriented.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Wisconsin Man Dead After Huffing
Via WAOW in Wisconsin:
A 34 year old man was found dead in his home and inhalant abuse is the suspected cause of death. A coworker was concerned he did not show up for work and police noted when they responded, what they found indicates he had been "huffing."
A 34 year old man was found dead in his home and inhalant abuse is the suspected cause of death. A coworker was concerned he did not show up for work and police noted when they responded, what they found indicates he had been "huffing."
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Arkansas Woman Found Dead in Hotel Room- Inhalant Abuse Suspected
Via KXNW in Arkansas:
The body of a 27 year old woman was found in a Fayetteville hotel room on July 13th and inhalant abuse is suspected.
The hotel cleaning crew was unable to get the resident to come to the door so they called police to perform a welfare check. Officers entered the suite and found the woman dead in the bathtub. Multiple cans of computer duster were found in the room. The body was sent for identification and an autopsy.
The body of a 27 year old woman was found in a Fayetteville hotel room on July 13th and inhalant abuse is suspected.
The hotel cleaning crew was unable to get the resident to come to the door so they called police to perform a welfare check. Officers entered the suite and found the woman dead in the bathtub. Multiple cans of computer duster were found in the room. The body was sent for identification and an autopsy.
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Wisconsin Man Arrested In Fatal Huffing Related Car Crash
Via Leader-Telegram
A 22-year-old Wisconsin man will be arraigned on charges from an August 2013 fatal car crash. The man is accused of huffing computer duster and using marijuana before his car collided with a semitrailer truck, which was making a left-hand turn in front of the man's truck. The driver of the semitrailer told police that he had a green arrow and the man failed to stop at the red light. The man's car went under the semi's trailer, killing the passenger. When police searched the car they located computer duster cans.
The man is being charged of homicide by vehicle from use of a controlled substance and intentional abuse of a hazardous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
A 22-year-old Wisconsin man will be arraigned on charges from an August 2013 fatal car crash. The man is accused of huffing computer duster and using marijuana before his car collided with a semitrailer truck, which was making a left-hand turn in front of the man's truck. The driver of the semitrailer told police that he had a green arrow and the man failed to stop at the red light. The man's car went under the semi's trailer, killing the passenger. When police searched the car they located computer duster cans.
The man is being charged of homicide by vehicle from use of a controlled substance and intentional abuse of a hazardous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Monday, June 16, 2014
Homeless Man Dies After Abusing Inhalants in Pittsburgh
Via WPXI in Pennsylvania:
A 56 year old homeless man was found dead under a bridge in Pittsburgh. Police noted his death was related to inhalant abuse.
A 56 year old homeless man was found dead under a bridge in Pittsburgh. Police noted his death was related to inhalant abuse.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
California Driver in Deadly Crash Was Huffing
Via Santa Barbara Independent.com
A 37-year-old California woman was charged with second-degree murder and vehicle manslaughter while under the influence of drugs after a deadly crash last December. The woman was allegedly high on nitrous oxide when she slammed her car into a SUV, killing the driver, a 68-year-old retired teacher.
The driver appeared in court this week. Three California Highway Patrol officers and a sergeant testified regarding the December crash and a prior uncharged incident in October. Huffing- most likely through a whipped cream dispenser- was reportedly a factor in both incidents.
The woman remains in custody and faces 15 years to life in prison for the murder and vehicle manslaughter charges while under the influence if found guilty.
A 37-year-old California woman was charged with second-degree murder and vehicle manslaughter while under the influence of drugs after a deadly crash last December. The woman was allegedly high on nitrous oxide when she slammed her car into a SUV, killing the driver, a 68-year-old retired teacher.
The driver appeared in court this week. Three California Highway Patrol officers and a sergeant testified regarding the December crash and a prior uncharged incident in October. Huffing- most likely through a whipped cream dispenser- was reportedly a factor in both incidents.
The woman remains in custody and faces 15 years to life in prison for the murder and vehicle manslaughter charges while under the influence if found guilty.
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Pennsylvania Mom Seeks Changes After Losing Her Daughter to Inhalant Abuse
Via the InsuranceNewsNet.com:
A 29 year old Pennsylvania woman is dead after abusing
inhalants and now her mother is seeking changes in mental health regulations.
On Feb 13th, Amy sent her mom a text “I want to
die” and when her mom reached her apartment, through a window, she could see
her daughter passed out on her bed. She couldn’t wake her daughter so police
were able to gain entry. When she woke she had sustained a cold burn/frostbite on
her hand from the can of computer duster.
Inside the apartment police found “numerous trash bags packed with empty
canisters of the spray cleaner.
On February 28th her mom texted her to see how
she was doing but when she hadn’t heard back by March 1st she went
to her apartment to check on her. The landlady told her Amy wasn’t answering
the door and when she entered the apartment she noted Amy wasn’t breathing. She
was pronounced dead and the coroners’ office ruled her death accidental with
the cause of death being cardiac arrest induced by difluoroethane.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
New Zealand Man's Death Attributed to Huffing Gas
Via the
Southland Times in New Zealand:
A
coroner has ruled that inhalant abuse (“asphyxiation due to inhaling LPG gas”) was
the cause of death for the 42 year old man whose badly decomposed body was
found in in a park in October 2012.
Shortly
after last being seen alive the man broke into and began living in a stored
caravan where he huffed the gas. The
owner found the man along with 9kg gas canisters, one of which was still
attached via tube to the man’s face.
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Man Found Dead in Hotel - Daeth Attributed to Inhalant Abuse
Via The Leader in New York:
A 22 year old man was found dead in a hotel room in
February 2013. His death was ruled attributable to inhalant abuse. During the investigation police discovered
another 22 year old man had been in the room and had tried to conceal evidence
of what had happened. He has been charged with tampering with physical
evidence, a class E felony.
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