via http://www.stltoday.com
A 47-year-old Illinois man died from huffing computer duster spray. The man was arrested for inhaling compressed gas in the parking lot of a Walmart and for driving under the influence. He was taken to the Police Department where he began complaining of shortness of breath. An ambulance was called and the man was taken to the hospital where he later died.
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Friday, March 27, 2015
Michigan Couple Arrested After Huffing in Parking Lot
Via mlive.com
A Michigan couple was arrested for 2nd degree child abuse after huffing dusters in a Walmart parking lot with their 3-year-old daughter in the car. The couple, 29 and 27 years old, were huffing computer duster spray in their car when they passed out. Shoppers reported to management that a couple was passed out in a running car in the parking lot. A police officer was already inside the Walmart on a shoplifting inquiry when he was notified of the car. When he approached the car he noticed the two adults were, "hunched over and passed out".
The police officer waited for help before attempting to enter the vehicle, as it is dangerous to wake someone who has been huffing. The couple said they had been huffing because of the "rough day" they were experiencing. Their 3-year-old daughter was in the back seat awake, happy and healthy.
A Michigan couple was arrested for 2nd degree child abuse after huffing dusters in a Walmart parking lot with their 3-year-old daughter in the car. The couple, 29 and 27 years old, were huffing computer duster spray in their car when they passed out. Shoppers reported to management that a couple was passed out in a running car in the parking lot. A police officer was already inside the Walmart on a shoplifting inquiry when he was notified of the car. When he approached the car he noticed the two adults were, "hunched over and passed out".
The police officer waited for help before attempting to enter the vehicle, as it is dangerous to wake someone who has been huffing. The couple said they had been huffing because of the "rough day" they were experiencing. Their 3-year-old daughter was in the back seat awake, happy and healthy.
Friday, January 9, 2015
New York Woman Arrested for Huffing in Walmart
Via WIVB.com
A 25-year-old New York was arrested for huffing in a Walmart bathroom. The Walmart loss and prevention officer reported seeing the woman in the bathroom holding an aerosol can close to ther face. The woman's son was waiting outside.
Upon her arrest police found drugs prescribed to other people, along with a bag of marijuana in her possession. She faces charges of criminal possession of a controlled substance, endangering the welfare of a child, and criminal use of drug paraphernalia. She also faces charges of unlawful possession of toxic vapor and unlawful possession of marijuana.
A 25-year-old New York was arrested for huffing in a Walmart bathroom. The Walmart loss and prevention officer reported seeing the woman in the bathroom holding an aerosol can close to ther face. The woman's son was waiting outside.
Upon her arrest police found drugs prescribed to other people, along with a bag of marijuana in her possession. She faces charges of criminal possession of a controlled substance, endangering the welfare of a child, and criminal use of drug paraphernalia. She also faces charges of unlawful possession of toxic vapor and unlawful possession of marijuana.
Friday, January 2, 2015
New York Woman Arrested for Huffing Dusters
Via GeneseeSun.com
A 20-year-old New York woman was arrested for stealing and inhaling multiple cans of computer duster outside the local Walmart. According to Geneseo Police this is the second or third time the woman has been arrested for huffing. In the past she has locked herself in the Walmart bathroom to huff.
A 20-year-old New York woman was arrested for stealing and inhaling multiple cans of computer duster outside the local Walmart. According to Geneseo Police this is the second or third time the woman has been arrested for huffing. In the past she has locked herself in the Walmart bathroom to huff.
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
New Jersey Woman Arrested Again for Huffing
Via NJ.com
A 29-year-old New Jersey was arrested for disorderly conduct, shoplifting, inhaling toxic chemicals, and being under the influence. The woman repeatedly inhaled computer duster spray. Police responded to a local Walmart for a report that a woman was lying on the ground. Police found the woman in the parking lot. Witnesses said they saw the woman huffing from the duster before falling to the ground. The woman tried to huff from the duster again but someone pulled the can from her hands. She was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Later that evening officers were called back to Walmart on a call of a woman stumbling around and lying in the grass. Officers found the same woman and determined that she was under the influence of dusters again. She was taken to the hospital for treatment and officers notified crisis intervention in an attempt to protect her from harming herself. The woman is facing two counts of disorderly conduct, shoplifting, inhaling toxic chemicals, and being under the influence.
The woman had a similar arrest in June 2014 after a day of huffing related incidents. View the June 2014 post here.
A 29-year-old New Jersey was arrested for disorderly conduct, shoplifting, inhaling toxic chemicals, and being under the influence. The woman repeatedly inhaled computer duster spray. Police responded to a local Walmart for a report that a woman was lying on the ground. Police found the woman in the parking lot. Witnesses said they saw the woman huffing from the duster before falling to the ground. The woman tried to huff from the duster again but someone pulled the can from her hands. She was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Later that evening officers were called back to Walmart on a call of a woman stumbling around and lying in the grass. Officers found the same woman and determined that she was under the influence of dusters again. She was taken to the hospital for treatment and officers notified crisis intervention in an attempt to protect her from harming herself. The woman is facing two counts of disorderly conduct, shoplifting, inhaling toxic chemicals, and being under the influence.
The woman had a similar arrest in June 2014 after a day of huffing related incidents. View the June 2014 post here.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
North Carolina Man Dies in Huffing Incident
Via Mt. Airy News
A 52 year old, North Carolina man was found dead inside his car in a Walmart parking lot. Police Officers arrived at the parking lot after receiving a call about a suspicious vehicle involving a person with some type of medical problem. When Police arrived, they discovered the deceased man in his truck. EMS responded to the scene as well and discovered burns around the mans nostrils that are consistent with huffing. Cans of computer dusting spray were found in the man's car, and video surveillance showed the man buying the duster product inside of Walmart. An autopsy and toxicology report are pending.
A 52 year old, North Carolina man was found dead inside his car in a Walmart parking lot. Police Officers arrived at the parking lot after receiving a call about a suspicious vehicle involving a person with some type of medical problem. When Police arrived, they discovered the deceased man in his truck. EMS responded to the scene as well and discovered burns around the mans nostrils that are consistent with huffing. Cans of computer dusting spray were found in the man's car, and video surveillance showed the man buying the duster product inside of Walmart. An autopsy and toxicology report are pending.
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
North Carolina Man Caught Huffing in Walmart Bathroom
Via the Gaffney Ledger in South Carolina:
The police blotter notes that on August 12, a North Carolina man was taken into custody after he had shoplifted three cans of computer duster from Walmart and began huffing from them in the store's bathroom.
The police blotter notes that on August 12, a North Carolina man was taken into custody after he had shoplifted three cans of computer duster from Walmart and began huffing from them in the store's bathroom.
Friday, July 25, 2014
Pennsylvania Man Found Huffing Inside Walmart Pharmacy
Via the Times-Herald in Pennsylvania:
Earlier this month, police were called to a Walmart for a case of "retail theft, public intoxication and a possible medical emergency."
Officers found the man semi-conscious, lying on the ground near the store's pharmacy entrance, bleeding from the face and hands with three cans of computer duster beside him. He was treated at the scene and issued a criminal summons.
Earlier this month, police were called to a Walmart for a case of "retail theft, public intoxication and a possible medical emergency."
Officers found the man semi-conscious, lying on the ground near the store's pharmacy entrance, bleeding from the face and hands with three cans of computer duster beside him. He was treated at the scene and issued a criminal summons.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
New Jersey woman arrested three times in one day for huffing
Via LehighValleyLive in PA:
A 29-year-old Long Valley woman was repeatedly arrested on Saturday, June 28th for inhaling computer cleaner at several stores in a Walmart shopping center. Police found the woman in the bathroom of a department store with a can of computer duster in her hand. Instead of releasing the can as instructed, the woman inhaled from it. She was arrested and charged with inhaling a controlled dangerous substance.
A 29-year-old Long Valley woman was repeatedly arrested on Saturday, June 28th for inhaling computer cleaner at several stores in a Walmart shopping center. Police found the woman in the bathroom of a department store with a can of computer duster in her hand. Instead of releasing the can as instructed, the woman inhaled from it. She was arrested and charged with inhaling a controlled dangerous substance.
Later that day, police were called back to the
shopping center for the same woman who was passed out in the grass and holding
another can of computer duster. After being advised to put down the can, she
inhaled from it and passed out from the fumes. The woman was transported to a
nearby hospital and charged with inhaling a controlled dangerous substance and
for shoplifting two cans of computer duster from the Walmart.
After her discharge from the hospital, the
same woman was found in the bathroom of another store inhaling computer duster.
After being told by police to put down the can and open the door, the woman
inhaled the substance. The police kicked the door in to gain access and found
the woman unresponsive. The police began rescue breathing and called the emergency
squad. The woman began to breathe and was transported to the hospital again.
Police have contacted Crisis Intervention to offer the woman
counseling and assistance.
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Illinois Driver Extricated From Car After Huffing Behind The Wheel
Via the Register Mail in Illinois:
An 18 year old man has been charged with driving under the influence of drugs after an inhalant abuse related crash.
On Tuesday evening around 9:40 pm, police responded to a call regarding a car that had crashed into a tree. The driver had to be extricated with rescue equipment. A can of computer duster was found in the driver's seat and the man admitted he had been huffing the product prior to the crash and that he had stolen the product from Wal-Mart. The driver and one of the two passengers were brought to the hospital for treatment. The driver sustained a number of injuries including "broken ribs, fractured vertebrae and lacerations that required as many as 30 staples."
An 18 year old man has been charged with driving under the influence of drugs after an inhalant abuse related crash.
On Tuesday evening around 9:40 pm, police responded to a call regarding a car that had crashed into a tree. The driver had to be extricated with rescue equipment. A can of computer duster was found in the driver's seat and the man admitted he had been huffing the product prior to the crash and that he had stolen the product from Wal-Mart. The driver and one of the two passengers were brought to the hospital for treatment. The driver sustained a number of injuries including "broken ribs, fractured vertebrae and lacerations that required as many as 30 staples."
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Two Inhalant Incidents in Georgia
Via the Statesboro Herald in Georgia:
The Stateboro Police Department blotter notes two inhalant related incidents:
The Stateboro Police Department blotter notes two inhalant related incidents:
- A 31 year old man was cited for intentionally inhaling fumes or model glue.
- A man was arrested at Walmart for drinking gun cleaner and huffing from an aerosol can
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Missouri Woman Crashes Car Twice in One Evening After Huffing Behind the Wheel
Via the Gasconade County Republican in Missouri:
A 32 year old woman crashed two different borrowed vehicles in one evening after huffing computer dusting spray.
Just after 10 pm on May 29th police arrived at the scene of the crash and the woman was clutching a can of duster behind the wheel. A highway sign leg was sheared off and the woman couldn't recall what had happened between the crash and when she just previously left a local Wal-Mart. She was examined at the scene, declined medical attention, and was cited and released to a family member. The citations were for "inhalation (of) fumes to cause certain reaction" and "driving while intoxicated/drugged condition."
After being released she borrowed her sister's boyfriend's car and drove to Wal-Mart to obtain more computer dusting spray. After leaving the store, a mere 4 hours after her first crash, she "took out another sign and ran across the road into a ditch", landing 500 feet from the scene of her earlier crash. She was arrested, brought to jail, and cited for "careless driving."
A 32 year old woman crashed two different borrowed vehicles in one evening after huffing computer dusting spray.
Just after 10 pm on May 29th police arrived at the scene of the crash and the woman was clutching a can of duster behind the wheel. A highway sign leg was sheared off and the woman couldn't recall what had happened between the crash and when she just previously left a local Wal-Mart. She was examined at the scene, declined medical attention, and was cited and released to a family member. The citations were for "inhalation (of) fumes to cause certain reaction" and "driving while intoxicated/drugged condition."
After being released she borrowed her sister's boyfriend's car and drove to Wal-Mart to obtain more computer dusting spray. After leaving the store, a mere 4 hours after her first crash, she "took out another sign and ran across the road into a ditch", landing 500 feet from the scene of her earlier crash. She was arrested, brought to jail, and cited for "careless driving."
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Indiana Woman Arrested After Huffing Duster and Stealing Cosmetics
Via WBIW in Indiana:
A 50 year old woman was arrested after Wal-Mart surveillance video caught her huffing computer duster and stealing cosmetics from the store. Police noticed her speech was slurred from inhaling the product and she was arrested and charged with theft and inhaling a toxic vapor.
A 50 year old woman was arrested after Wal-Mart surveillance video caught her huffing computer duster and stealing cosmetics from the store. Police noticed her speech was slurred from inhaling the product and she was arrested and charged with theft and inhaling a toxic vapor.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Murder Charge Upheld in Pennsylvania Inhalant Related Crash
Via the
Centre Daily Times in PA:
A judge ruled that the charge of murder will be upheld in the case of the 22 year old woman who used inhalants behind the wheel, resulting in a fatal car crash.
A judge ruled that the charge of murder will be upheld in the case of the 22 year old woman who used inhalants behind the wheel, resulting in a fatal car crash.
In 2012 the woman went shopping at
Wal-Mart, purchased two cans of computer dusting spray, and huffed them with
her boyfriend. Minutes later she drove away and then again huffed from the
product while at a red light. Shortly after her car crossed the center line and
crashed into a car, killing the male driver.
The judge ruled that the woman’s
behavior after the accident showed “abject failure” of responsibility saying
that while the man was dying on the side of the road, the defendant never tried
to help him. Instead, she called her mother to come pick up electronics from
her car.
Charges against the woman include:
felony counts of murder in the third degree, aggravated assault, homicide while
DUI, aggravated assault while DUI and homicide by vehicle; misdemeanor counts
of DUI, involuntary manslaughter, simple assault, recklessly endangering
another person and illegal use of solvents; and six summary traffic offenses..
Friday, April 25, 2014
South Carolina Man Charged with Huffing Paint Behind Pizzeria
Via the Herald Online in South Carolina:
A 41 year old man was arrested earlier this week after police caught him huffing from a paint can. Police had noticed a fire in the woods behind a local pizza restaurant and upon investigating found the man "with a plastic Walmart bag to his face and a paint can near his knees" and fresh black paint was visible around his nose. He was charged with open burning and inhaling aromatic hydrocarbons.
A 41 year old man was arrested earlier this week after police caught him huffing from a paint can. Police had noticed a fire in the woods behind a local pizza restaurant and upon investigating found the man "with a plastic Walmart bag to his face and a paint can near his knees" and fresh black paint was visible around his nose. He was charged with open burning and inhaling aromatic hydrocarbons.
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Wyoming Man Passes out in Walmart After Huffing
Via the Sheridan Press in Wyoming:
Last Saturday police were called to a local Walmart for a
report of someone passed out in the restroom. They found a male in his 40s who
had fallen unconscious after inhaling vapors from a computer duster.
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