Via: Globe Gazette
Mason City, Iowa: A man has been jailed after being charged three days in a row for huffing, operating while intoxicated and fighting with a police officer twice over the period of the weekend.
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Tuesday, January 2, 2018
Friday, December 30, 2016
Man Arrested After Huffing Paint in a Church
via Sioux City Journal
A man huffed paint in a church in Storm, Lake, Iowa, leading to an altercation with family members. After arriving at the residence, police reported that he appeared high, The man was subsequently arrested.
A man huffed paint in a church in Storm, Lake, Iowa, leading to an altercation with family members. After arriving at the residence, police reported that he appeared high, The man was subsequently arrested.
Monday, September 15, 2014
Iowa Man Charged with Huffing
Via the Ottumwa Courier Online in Iowa:
The police blotter reports that on the evening of September 13, a 24 year old man was charged with huffing.
The police blotter reports that on the evening of September 13, a 24 year old man was charged with huffing.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Iowa Teen's Death Attributed to Inhalant Abuse
Via the WCF Courier in Iowa:
Inhalant abuse was confirmed as a cause of death of a 16
year old female last August 23rd. She was sitting on a rock wall, huffed from a
can of computer duster, leaned back and fell about 50 feet. The autopsy has confirmed difluoroethane was in
her body.
The police chief relayed a message from the girl’s mom and
noted she wanted to “share the information with other parents so Kellie’s death
wouldn’t have been for nothing.” He also
implored parents to go learn more about inhalant abuse because it occurs more
frequently then they think.
State medical investigators have looked into three or four
deaths in the past four months involving inhalant abuse. Kellie was a junior in
high school and played clarinet in the band. Her principal remarked she was “a
nice kid, very active in music, and she was an excellent writer."
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Five Iowa Teens Found in An Alley After Abusing Inhalants
Via the Sioux City Journal in Iowa:
Earlier this week five teens, all aged 13 and 14, were
charged with misdemeanor huffing after being found in an alley staggering and
talking incoherently. The police report notes it was determined they “had been huffing
fumes.”
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Iowa Man Charged with Inhalant Abuse After Passing Out Behind the Wheel
Via KCRG in Iowa:
A 27 year old man was taken into custody after an inhalant abuse
related incident. Police responded to a
complaint regarding a car driving slowing and weaving. They found the car
stopped in the left lane and the driver was passed out behind the wheel holding
a can of computer dusting spray.
He was
charged with reckless driving and glue
sniffing, a “city charge that refers to the use of any kind of inhalant that
can cause stupefaction.”
Monday, July 1, 2013
Iowa Man Arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Inhalants
Via Press-Citizen.com in Iowa:
This past week, a Coralville man was arrested for driving under the influence of inhalants. The man reportedly drove on several highways going southbound before police were able to stop and arrest him.
The driver has been charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, and an aggravated driving misdemeanor.
This past week, a Coralville man was arrested for driving under the influence of inhalants. The man reportedly drove on several highways going southbound before police were able to stop and arrest him.
The driver has been charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, and an aggravated driving misdemeanor.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Huffing Ordinance Considered
Via the Pilot Tribune in Iowa:
The City of Lakeside is considering adopting a “huffing” substance abuse ordinance.
The article notes that in Storm Lake, “huffing, possession or purchase of substances for huffing or aiding others involved in huffing is prohibited, per an ordinance adopted earlier this summer.” It also notes that according to police reports, between August and October nine juveniles were charged with inhaling toxic substances. The Storm Lake ordinance calls for juveniles to receive substance abuse assistance.
Regarding inhalant abuse, Storm Lake’s Public Safety Director also warned "We tend to come across it more during the summer, when people are out and about. I don't believe it's diminished; it's maybe done more privately or indoors in the colder months."
The City of Lakeside is considering adopting a “huffing” substance abuse ordinance.
The article notes that in Storm Lake, “huffing, possession or purchase of substances for huffing or aiding others involved in huffing is prohibited, per an ordinance adopted earlier this summer.” It also notes that according to police reports, between August and October nine juveniles were charged with inhaling toxic substances. The Storm Lake ordinance calls for juveniles to receive substance abuse assistance.
Regarding inhalant abuse, Storm Lake’s Public Safety Director also warned "We tend to come across it more during the summer, when people are out and about. I don't believe it's diminished; it's maybe done more privately or indoors in the colder months."
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Two Teen Boys Charged with Huffing in Iowa
Via Storm Lake Radio in Iowa
Two fourteen-year old boys were
charged with huffing paint last week in Storm Lake, Iowa. The boys were found
in a motor vehicle, which they fled upon notice of the police. One of the
accused has been charged with huffing, and the other with huffing and
interference with official acts.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Huffing Ordinance in Iowa
From the Daily Reporter in Iowa:
Earlier this week, the Spencer City Council unanimously voted to enact a huffing ordinance.
One councilman expressed concern that the individuals caught huffing were not getting the treatment they needed. However the police chief noted that the magistrate can order treatment as deemed necessary and that the ordinance was the initial step in getting the individuals into the system. “As written, the city ordinance allows for the magistrate to determine the most appropriate consequence, while the county ordinance has a $150 fine associated with it.
Spencer’s Youth Director pointed out recent studies show that “7% of Spencer 6th, 8th and 11th graders reported huffing within the previous years” while a councilman countered that “7 percent represented about 50 or 60 students and "that's 50 or 60 kids too many."
Earlier this week, the Spencer City Council unanimously voted to enact a huffing ordinance.
One councilman expressed concern that the individuals caught huffing were not getting the treatment they needed. However the police chief noted that the magistrate can order treatment as deemed necessary and that the ordinance was the initial step in getting the individuals into the system. “As written, the city ordinance allows for the magistrate to determine the most appropriate consequence, while the county ordinance has a $150 fine associated with it.
Spencer’s Youth Director pointed out recent studies show that “7% of Spencer 6th, 8th and 11th graders reported huffing within the previous years” while a councilman countered that “7 percent represented about 50 or 60 students and "that's 50 or 60 kids too many."
Monday, August 22, 2011
Two Arrested After Huffing in Iowa
Via KICD, 1240 AM in Iowa:
Police in Spencer responded to a report of a passed out person. Upon arrival they found a 19 year-old male unresponsive and with a can of computer duster in his hand. He was arrested and taken into custody once he came to. An 18 year-old male was also arrested. He was found to have been leaving the scene with two cans in his possession.
The article notes “under Clay County Ordinance that the Penalty for Possession of Huffing Paraphernalia is up to $150, and up to $300 fine for huffing.”
Police in Spencer responded to a report of a passed out person. Upon arrival they found a 19 year-old male unresponsive and with a can of computer duster in his hand. He was arrested and taken into custody once he came to. An 18 year-old male was also arrested. He was found to have been leaving the scene with two cans in his possession.
The article notes “under Clay County Ordinance that the Penalty for Possession of Huffing Paraphernalia is up to $150, and up to $300 fine for huffing.”
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Clay County Approves Huffing Ordinance
The quest by sheriffs from Clay County to make inhalant abuse illegal has finally come to an end.
County supervisors passed the ordinance making inhalant abuse illegal.
The law carries a penalty of a $300 fine and a possible sentence of up to 30 days in jail. There will also be a fine of $150 for possessing huffing paraphernalia.
Via kcautv.com in Spencer, IA
County supervisors passed the ordinance making inhalant abuse illegal.
The law carries a penalty of a $300 fine and a possible sentence of up to 30 days in jail. There will also be a fine of $150 for possessing huffing paraphernalia.
Via kcautv.com in Spencer, IA
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Sherrifs Work Together for Huffing Ordinance
Sherrifs of Clay County in Iowa are coming together to develop an ordinance against inhalant abuse.
According to one of the sherrif's, at least a dozen incidents have occured in the past month.
They hope to have a concrete ordinance by the fall.
One official said, "Unless we can take them for intoxication, we don't have anything to file against them. They've had several incidents across the state."
The ordinance is in part of an effort for the county and neighboring cities to recognize the abuse with a more serious attitude than what is in place now.
Via spencerdailyreporter.com in Spencer, IA
According to one of the sherrif's, at least a dozen incidents have occured in the past month.
They hope to have a concrete ordinance by the fall.
One official said, "Unless we can take them for intoxication, we don't have anything to file against them. They've had several incidents across the state."
The ordinance is in part of an effort for the county and neighboring cities to recognize the abuse with a more serious attitude than what is in place now.
Via spencerdailyreporter.com in Spencer, IA
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
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Iowa Man Arrested After Huffing
Courtesy of the Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa City, IA
A 19 year old Iowa man was arrested for huffing, drinking and driving.
Police responded to a complaint from a local retailer that a man was huffing from an aerosol whipped cream can in the parking lot. When they arrived, they followed the man's car out of the lot and stopped him for having a headlight out.
When the officers spoke to the man, they noted that he appeared to be intoxicated. The 19 year old failed the field sobriety test, and on a preliminary alcohol breath test, he showed a level of .218.
He was arrested and charged with driving under the influence.
Iowa City, IA
A 19 year old Iowa man was arrested for huffing, drinking and driving.
Police responded to a complaint from a local retailer that a man was huffing from an aerosol whipped cream can in the parking lot. When they arrived, they followed the man's car out of the lot and stopped him for having a headlight out.
When the officers spoke to the man, they noted that he appeared to be intoxicated. The 19 year old failed the field sobriety test, and on a preliminary alcohol breath test, he showed a level of .218.
He was arrested and charged with driving under the influence.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Iowa County Looks to Ban Huffing
From the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier in Iowa:
Tama County, Iowa is considering a ban on huffing. While not yet considered a “major problem in the county” the local sheriff noted that huffing is “increasing in prominence.”
The city of Tama previously banned huffing after concerns that individuals were not getting help for huffing – they were merely being re-arrested. The proposal is modeled on the open container laws and gives police authority to arrest a person “if they suspect the individual has been huffing.”
Tama County, Iowa is considering a ban on huffing. While not yet considered a “major problem in the county” the local sheriff noted that huffing is “increasing in prominence.”
The city of Tama previously banned huffing after concerns that individuals were not getting help for huffing – they were merely being re-arrested. The proposal is modeled on the open container laws and gives police authority to arrest a person “if they suspect the individual has been huffing.”
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Restroom 'Huffer' Apprehended
From THonline.com in Dubuque, Iowa
Police arrested a 30-year-old woman on Sunday afternoon inside a convenience store on charges of ‘sniffing chemicals.’ Store employees reportedly notified police that there “was a woman ‘huffing’ from a can” in the restroom. When officers arrived to the store and entered the restroom they discovered the suspect standing over the sink; struggling to hold herself up. Officers then recovered an empty 10-ounce can of computer duster from the woman’s coat pocket.
Police arrested a 30-year-old woman on Sunday afternoon inside a convenience store on charges of ‘sniffing chemicals.’ Store employees reportedly notified police that there “was a woman ‘huffing’ from a can” in the restroom. When officers arrived to the store and entered the restroom they discovered the suspect standing over the sink; struggling to hold herself up. Officers then recovered an empty 10-ounce can of computer duster from the woman’s coat pocket.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Death By Duster
From The Sioux City Journal in Iowa
A mother who lost her 27-year-old son to inhalants earlier this year is speaking out and sharing her heartbreaking story with the community of Sioux City, with the hope of raising awareness about inhalant abuse.
The body of 27-year-old Daniel Boone was discovered in a wooded area on September 15, 2009 near his mother’s residence. Sioux City Police have attributed Boone’s death to ‘ingestion of a toxic amount of inhalant.’
Boone was exposed to inhalants while working in California where his mother says he began “huffing nitrous oxide from cartridges.” Upon returning home to Sioux City he told his family about his addiction and agreed to stop immediately. “However, in the months before his death Boone’s family said he exhibited symptoms of memory loss, chemical odor, nervousness, and bursts of anger” -classic indicators of continued inhalant abuse. Boone also suffered numerous chemical burns to his skin from huffing computer duster, and when his mother began inquiring about the suspicious injuries, he often blamed work-related incidents.
Just two months after losing her son, Daniel Boone’s mother is warning others of the dangers associated with inhalant abuse -urging all parents to familiarize themselves with the signs and symptoms.
In Sioux County, Iowa it is a misdemeanor to ingest, be under the influence, or distribute inhalants without authorization, and is punishable by up to 30 days in jail.
The body of 27-year-old Daniel Boone was discovered in a wooded area on September 15, 2009 near his mother’s residence. Sioux City Police have attributed Boone’s death to ‘ingestion of a toxic amount of inhalant.’Boone was exposed to inhalants while working in California where his mother says he began “huffing nitrous oxide from cartridges.” Upon returning home to Sioux City he told his family about his addiction and agreed to stop immediately. “However, in the months before his death Boone’s family said he exhibited symptoms of memory loss, chemical odor, nervousness, and bursts of anger” -classic indicators of continued inhalant abuse. Boone also suffered numerous chemical burns to his skin from huffing computer duster, and when his mother began inquiring about the suspicious injuries, he often blamed work-related incidents.
Just two months after losing her son, Daniel Boone’s mother is warning others of the dangers associated with inhalant abuse -urging all parents to familiarize themselves with the signs and symptoms.
In Sioux County, Iowa it is a misdemeanor to ingest, be under the influence, or distribute inhalants without authorization, and is punishable by up to 30 days in jail.
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