Via: Tulsa World
Tulsa, OK - The Tulsa City Council proposed an ordinance that would ban minors from purchasing or possessing aerosol spray paint, spray fabric dye, and spray metal coating. This ordinance aims to combat two major issues with minors in the city, huffing and graffiti. In Tulsa, the city councilors have found that minors are most often the ones huffing or doing graffiti. The ordinance aims to only curb the misuse of spray paint so minors would be able to purchase them for school projects or other art endeavors only with the company of a parent, guardian, employer, or teacher. The penalty is $200 for minors who purchase or posses spray paint and $200 to any business that sells to them. City councilors support the ordinance but worry how it will effect criminal records of minors, especially since it is an expensive and long process to expunge a record. They also worry if it will burden small businesses.
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Showing posts with label oklahoma. Show all posts
Showing posts with label oklahoma. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Woman charged with possession of inhalants
Via Bartlesville Radio
Bartlesville, OK: A local woman
was charged with possession and use of inhalants after being found huffing air
dusters.
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Oklahoma Man Arrested for Huffing in Public
via FOX25
Police arrested a man huffing gasoline in front of a computer in a public library in Kokh, Oklahoma. He was also arrested for trespassing.
Police arrested a man huffing gasoline in front of a computer in a public library in Kokh, Oklahoma. He was also arrested for trespassing.
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Oklahoma Man Crashes While Huffing
Via www.kswo.com
An Oklahoma man was arrested after crashing his car and nearly running over a firefighter.
The man hopped a curb where he then crashed into a fence. "Witnesses said the driver looked like he was having a seizure and was slumped over the wheel." Firefighters found the man huffing from a compressed air can. After seeing police, the man threw his car into reverse and nearly hit a firefighter. The man was stopped by a police officer who knocked in the car's passenger side window and removed the keys from the ignition. The man was taken to the hospital as a precaution before being transferred to the local jail.
An Oklahoma man was arrested after crashing his car and nearly running over a firefighter.
The man hopped a curb where he then crashed into a fence. "Witnesses said the driver looked like he was having a seizure and was slumped over the wheel." Firefighters found the man huffing from a compressed air can. After seeing police, the man threw his car into reverse and nearly hit a firefighter. The man was stopped by a police officer who knocked in the car's passenger side window and removed the keys from the ignition. The man was taken to the hospital as a precaution before being transferred to the local jail.
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Oklahoma Man Arrested for Huffing and Theft of Vehicle
Via http://www.tahlequahdailypress.com
A 27-year-old Oklahoma man was arrested for physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs and theft of a vehicle.
Police found the man passed out inside of a vehicle that he had pulled into a driveway. Medics reported that when they arrived at the scene the man had a can of computer duster spray up to his mouth. When medics asked the man to stop huffing and turn the truck off, the man allegedly continued to huff the duster until the can was empty and then attempted to put the truck in reverse and leave. Medics intervened and turned the truck off, which made the man agitated and aggressive. The man held his car door closed until authorities arrived.
The man admitted that he had been huffing duster. Six cans of dusters were recovered from the car. After the man was arrested, police received information that the vehicle the man was in was reported stolen.
A 27-year-old Oklahoma man was arrested for physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs and theft of a vehicle.
Police found the man passed out inside of a vehicle that he had pulled into a driveway. Medics reported that when they arrived at the scene the man had a can of computer duster spray up to his mouth. When medics asked the man to stop huffing and turn the truck off, the man allegedly continued to huff the duster until the can was empty and then attempted to put the truck in reverse and leave. Medics intervened and turned the truck off, which made the man agitated and aggressive. The man held his car door closed until authorities arrived.
The man admitted that he had been huffing duster. Six cans of dusters were recovered from the car. After the man was arrested, police received information that the vehicle the man was in was reported stolen.
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.
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Oklahoma Man Backs Up Traffic After Huffing on the Interstate
Via NewsOK in Oklahoma:
A 22 year old male was arrested earlier this week after motorists on the highway saw him huffing computer dusters behind the wheel of his car. Men in a moving van noticed him huffing, stopped the truck, pulled him out of the car, and moved his jeep out of traffic. An officer noticed traffic backing up and when he spoke with the driver his "pupils were pin dot size, his speech was slow, and he was unsteady on his feet." He was arrested on a compliant of public intoxication and was released from jail the following day.
A 22 year old male was arrested earlier this week after motorists on the highway saw him huffing computer dusters behind the wheel of his car. Men in a moving van noticed him huffing, stopped the truck, pulled him out of the car, and moved his jeep out of traffic. An officer noticed traffic backing up and when he spoke with the driver his "pupils were pin dot size, his speech was slow, and he was unsteady on his feet." He was arrested on a compliant of public intoxication and was released from jail the following day.
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Oklahoma Man Faces Second Arrest for Huffing
Via Oklahama's Own in Oklahoma:
A 50-year-old man from Rogers County, Oklahoma was recently arrested for huffing paint and driving under the influence of drugs. The man was idling in his car just outside the home when police arrived. Officers found him in a confused state, and report finding a gold paint can on the driver's seat. Paint was found on the abuser's face, hands, and clothing.
This is the man's second arrest in two months, the first in June for huffing and attacking a neighbor nearby. During the first attack, the man was shot by the homeowner.
He also has a 2011 conviction for driving under the influence in a nearby county. Officials have charged him with driving under the influence and obstructing an officer.
A 50-year-old man from Rogers County, Oklahoma was recently arrested for huffing paint and driving under the influence of drugs. The man was idling in his car just outside the home when police arrived. Officers found him in a confused state, and report finding a gold paint can on the driver's seat. Paint was found on the abuser's face, hands, and clothing.
This is the man's second arrest in two months, the first in June for huffing and attacking a neighbor nearby. During the first attack, the man was shot by the homeowner.
He also has a 2011 conviction for driving under the influence in a nearby county. Officials have charged him with driving under the influence and obstructing an officer.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Oklahoma Woman Receives Child Neglect Charges After Huffing
Via Oklahoma's Own in Oklahoma:
An Oklahoma woman was recently charged with child abuse, child neglect, and endangerment after passing out while huffing and leaving her infant child laying next to her on the floor.
The woman was found unresponsive on the floor of her home in Oklahoma City. When she finally awoke, the woman took another hit of a computer duster and passed out again. Police also found a stash of "Pirate's Booty" potpourri in her pocket, along with a pipe that is used to smoke it.
An Oklahoma woman was recently charged with child abuse, child neglect, and endangerment after passing out while huffing and leaving her infant child laying next to her on the floor.
The woman was found unresponsive on the floor of her home in Oklahoma City. When she finally awoke, the woman took another hit of a computer duster and passed out again. Police also found a stash of "Pirate's Booty" potpourri in her pocket, along with a pipe that is used to smoke it.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Oklahoma Man Shoots Man Huffing on His Property
Via Guns.com
At 6:30 in the morning, a retired firefighter heard a man
yelling on his property so he grabbed his gun and went to see what was
happening.
He found a 50 year
old man huffing paint and refusing to leave his property. The man became argumentative and attacked the
homeowner. The homeowner responded by “hitting the man
over the head with his gun several times” and when he wouldn’t back down, he fired
a warning shot. The man ripped the
homeowner’s shirt “to shreds” and eventually the homeowner shot the man.
The man was taken to the hospital for treatment and will be
arrested. It was discovered that the man
had been arrested last month for huffing paint and he “fought with deputies at
that time as well.”
Friday, October 19, 2012
Oklahoma Man Charged with Huffing and Assault
Via NewsOK in Oklahoma:
A 39 year old man was recently arrested in Oklahoma for assault and battery of a police officer after abusing inhalants. When a police officer approached the man, he tried to flee and ended up physically assaulting the officer on duty. After medical clearance, the man was taken to jail where a bail was set at $4,000.
A 39 year old man was recently arrested in Oklahoma for assault and battery of a police officer after abusing inhalants. When a police officer approached the man, he tried to flee and ended up physically assaulting the officer on duty. After medical clearance, the man was taken to jail where a bail was set at $4,000.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Oklahoma Man Crashes Car After Huffing Behind the Wheel
Via NewsOK in Oklahoma
Earlier this month a 23 year-old man was arrested after an inhalant related crash.
The officer was driving when he noticed a car stopped at a green light. The driver pulled into a gas station and then lurched forward crashing into a concrete post. When the officer approached the car he found the man huffing from a can of computer dusting spray.
Earlier this month a 23 year-old man was arrested after an inhalant related crash.
The officer was driving when he noticed a car stopped at a green light. The driver pulled into a gas station and then lurched forward crashing into a concrete post. When the officer approached the car he found the man huffing from a can of computer dusting spray.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
ACE featured on Chickasaw Community Radio
ACE would like to thank Tishia Agee and the team at Chickasaw Community Radio in Ada, Oklahoma. Recently, Tishia compiled a report on inhalant abuse and interviewed ACE's Executive Director, Colleen Creighton. Her report highlighted the dangers of inhalant abuse and encouraged parents to be vigilant for warning signs.
Keep up the great work, Tishia!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Father Discovers Son Dead Near Neighbor’s Air Conditioning Unit
Via NewsOK in Oklahoma
On Friday, a 13-year-old boy was found unresponsive by his father, lying next to an air conditioning unit in his neighbor’s yard. Police say it appears the boy was inhaling refrigerant before his death. NewsOK has included the heartbreaking 911 call during the moment the father discovers his son’s body. The father thinks his son learned how to inhale refrigerant from a friend who watched a video on the internet.
On Friday, a 13-year-old boy was found unresponsive by his father, lying next to an air conditioning unit in his neighbor’s yard. Police say it appears the boy was inhaling refrigerant before his death. NewsOK has included the heartbreaking 911 call during the moment the father discovers his son’s body. The father thinks his son learned how to inhale refrigerant from a friend who watched a video on the internet.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Paint Intoxication Leads to Violent Attack
Via NewsOK in Oklahoma
A 49-year-old homeless man was arrested for assaulting another homeless man with a nail-studded board after inhaling paint fumes. The assaulted man told the other to sober up as he caused a disturbance in the street. The intoxicated man then threw a brick through a car windshield and proceeded to attack the other man with the board, causing puncture wounds in his forearms as he tried to defend himself. When he fell to the ground, the attacker attempted to strangle him and gouge his eyes out.
A 49-year-old homeless man was arrested for assaulting another homeless man with a nail-studded board after inhaling paint fumes. The assaulted man told the other to sober up as he caused a disturbance in the street. The intoxicated man then threw a brick through a car windshield and proceeded to attack the other man with the board, causing puncture wounds in his forearms as he tried to defend himself. When he fell to the ground, the attacker attempted to strangle him and gouge his eyes out.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Inhalant Death in Oklahoma, Friends Charged with Manslaughter
Via KXII TV in Oklahoma:
On January 1st at 6 am, a 15 year old Ardmore girl died at a home in Wilson. Three 20 year-old individuals who were with her are being charged with manslaughter for allegedly buying an inhalant at a local grocery store and encouraging the girl to abuse the product.
The local district attorney noted "The autopsy came back showing what her cause of death was and it was because of a substance found in inhalants.”
On January 1st at 6 am, a 15 year old Ardmore girl died at a home in Wilson. Three 20 year-old individuals who were with her are being charged with manslaughter for allegedly buying an inhalant at a local grocery store and encouraging the girl to abuse the product.
The local district attorney noted "The autopsy came back showing what her cause of death was and it was because of a substance found in inhalants.”
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Teen Taken Into Custody for Public Intoxication
A 17-year-old boy was taken into custody for public intoxication after huffing spray paint.
The 17-year-old boy was left unconscious in the car meanwhile, his friend, another 17 year-old male, attempted to break into an unmarked police vehicle. The boy fled once realizing that officers were in the vehicle.
The second teen was charged with complaints of burglary, attempted burglary and possession of a controlled and dangerous substance
Both boys were caught and taken into custody.
Via krmg.com in Tulsa, OK
The 17-year-old boy was left unconscious in the car meanwhile, his friend, another 17 year-old male, attempted to break into an unmarked police vehicle. The boy fled once realizing that officers were in the vehicle.
The second teen was charged with complaints of burglary, attempted burglary and possession of a controlled and dangerous substance
Both boys were caught and taken into custody.
Via krmg.com in Tulsa, OK
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
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
Friday, May 20, 2011
Teen in Tulsa Dies From a Laughing Gas Overdose
Via fox23.com Tulsa, OK
A 19-year-old male custodian is suspected to have over dosed on laughing gas after workers found him dead in a room at St. Francis Medical Building.
In the last year there have been a handful of deaths in Tulsa connected to huffing.
At least two people have died from huffing refrigerant from air conditioning units.
Just a day before the death of the 19-year-old male, police encountered another huffing incident with a group of burglars in a pursuit who were suspected of huffing gold spray paint.
Three obvious signs to that someone you know may be addicted to inhalants are:
Frostbite on fingers (refrigerant users)
Coloring around the mouth (spray paint users)
Empty bags with paint residue and or bottles and cans littered in a room/car
A 19-year-old male custodian is suspected to have over dosed on laughing gas after workers found him dead in a room at St. Francis Medical Building.
In the last year there have been a handful of deaths in Tulsa connected to huffing.
At least two people have died from huffing refrigerant from air conditioning units.
Just a day before the death of the 19-year-old male, police encountered another huffing incident with a group of burglars in a pursuit who were suspected of huffing gold spray paint.
Three obvious signs to that someone you know may be addicted to inhalants are:
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