Blog Report

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Man Charged for Huffing in Parking Lot

via The Record-Courier

Police were notified when two people were acting suspicious in a car parked in a shopping center. A male and female were found to be under the influence of inhalants. The male was charged with with unlawful use of inhalants and contributing to the delinquency of a minor as the female was 17. Both were medically cleared by paramedics.

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Woman Crashes Into Car After Huffing

via Fox 4

A Florida woman was arrested for being under the influence of inhalants while driving. Police found three cans of duster cleaner in the vehicle afters she ran over a bush and crashed into another car. The previous week, police found the woman passed out in her car with a can of computer duster in her hand.

Friday, March 24, 2017

Man Suffers Heart Attack From Huffing

via News-Herald

On March 10, a woman died from Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome. She was huffing in a store parking lot wither her boyfriend, who was transported to the hospital after complaints of feeling ill. The man later learned he had suffered a heart attack.

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Michigan Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Huffing Related Crash

via Macomb Daily

A man was sentenced to six years in prison for causing a traffic death after abusing inhalants. Police state that he tested positive for difluoroethane, the active ingredient in aerosol cans. He collided with a truck while high, killing the woman's husband. The man pleaded guilty to causing death while driving under the influence of a controlled substance, and driving with a suspended license.

Psychiatrist Drives Under the Influence of Inhalants

via U.S. News

A Wyoming psychiatrist was charged with driving under the influence for a second time in two months for huffing duster. During a preliminary hearing, charges of aggravated assault and misdemeanor DUI were waived. After inhaling, the man passed out while driving and crashed his vehicle into another car, injuring the other driver. The doctor specializes in treating addiction, but had his medical license suspended for struggling with addiction himself.

Monday, March 20, 2017

Woman Dies from Huffing

via News-Herald

A couple had been huffing duster inside a store when they fell unconscious. The man awoke and realized his girlfriend was unconscious. The woman died from overdosing on inhalants.

Over 50 aerosol cans were found in the car that were reportedly used over an extended period of time. The woman had been arrested previously for huffing duster.

Man Goes to Trial for Deadly Huffing Related Crash

via Wisconsin State Journal

A Wisconsin man is set to go to trial for vehicular homicide. The man admitted to huffing duster before losing consciousness and killing a pedestrian in 2015. His lawyer claims the accident was caused by the driver removing a hand brace, which distracted him. His lawyer also states that the prosecutor must prove that he was intoxicated. He fled the scene after hitting the pedestrian. Police later found a can of air duster in his vehicle. The man reportedly told seven people that he believed huffing duster led to the crash. At the hospital, he tested positive for difluoroethane, the active ingredient in duster, but later tested negative upon retesting. His lawyer stated that her client huffed duster to ease pain from an existing injury.

Sunday, March 19, 2017

Man Found Huffing in Restaurant Bathroom

via The Buffalo News

A Buffalo man overdosed on inhalants in a restaurant restroom. He was charged with possession of a hypodermic instrument and the inhalation of toxic vapors. He was then taken to a medical center for treatment and a psychiatric evaluation. An employee found the man when he attempted to clean the restroom. Fire crews ha to manually unlock the door.

Friday, March 17, 2017

Florida Man Arrested Second Time in a Year for Huffing

via Palm Beach Post

A Florida man was arrested after a police officer witnessed him huffing duster in public. The 33-year-old man was huffing at a bus stop and attempted to hide the aerosol can when the officer drew close. He appeared intoxicated. The man was arrested for inhaling harmful chemicals as well as grand theft from an active warrant. This is his second arrest for huffing.

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Man Facing 16 Years In Prison in Huffing Related Crash

via Herald Net

A Washington teen was convicted of vehicular homicide and three counts of vehicular assault. The young man caused a car crash after huffing, resulting in the death of a 17-year-old girl and injuries to three others. The driver who caused the accident was not injured. After the crash, he tested positive for difluoroethane, a chemical found in computer duster. He is facing 16 years in prison.

Friday, March 10, 2017

Tennessee Man Sustains Burns While Huffing

via WKRN.com

A man in Tennessee was seriously injured when the aerosol can he was huffing ignited reported by police. He stole the cleaning product before huffing behind the store. His arrest record exceeds twenty pages, mostly for theft and huffing. He sustained severe burns to his hands. Aerosol can ignite if the inhaler is smoking a cigarette or is near a flame.

Monday, March 6, 2017

Woman Dies from Suspected Aerosol Overdose

via FoxUp

A 25-year-old woman was found dead. An aerosol overdose is believed to be the cause of death. The woman was surrounded by aerosol cans--50 to 60 cans were scattered throughout the house. The death has been declared accidental.

Officers Respond to Two People In a Night for Huffing

via Temple Daily Telegram

Officers responded to a woman screaming for help, When they arrived at the scene, the woman was disoriented, lost, and huffing computer duster. After a medical examination, the woman was arrested.

The same night, officers found a man passed out from huffing after receiving a call. Police found three canisters of computer duster with him. A warrant for his arrest is pending.

Friday, March 3, 2017

Driver Who Caused Fatal Crash Sentenced to 11 Years

via ABC 10 News

A driver was inhaling keyboard cleaner when he rear ended another vehicle, fatally inuring a 9-year-old girl. He was convicted of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and received a DUI. Five canisters of the cleaner were found in the vehicle at the time of the crash.

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Vermont Man Huffs Before Causing Fatal Car Crash

via WCAX.com
 
A Vermont man was charged with gross negligent operation for crashing into three pedestrians. One died from his injuries. The man initially told police that the accident was caused by a stuck floor mat. Authorities later stated that the crash was due to huffing. 

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Man Crashes into Tree After Huffing

via 12 On Your Side

A man crashed into a tree as he fell asleep under the influence of inhalants. He went to the hospital, but did not sustain any serious injuries. He was charged with reckless driving.

Monday, February 27, 2017

Man Broke into a Store to Huff in the Restroom

via 14 News

A man was arrested for breaking into a store and ultimately was found huffing duster in the restroom. The 26-year-old was charged with burglary, shoplifting, and public intoxication.

Texas Man Arrested for Huffing--Refused Medical Treatment

via KBTX 3

A Texas man as arrested after crashing his car while under the influence of inhalants. Police found the car in a ditch and the man inhaling a can of duster. He refused medical attention before he was arrested for being under the influence of inhalants and for being a danger to himself and others.

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Man Causes Power Outage by Crashing Car After Huffing

via Pilot Tribune

Police have stated that a man was huffing inhalants before crashing his vehicle into a utility pole causing a power outage in the neighborhood. Police seized multiple aerosol cans for their investigation. He was charged with operating while intoxicated (OWI) and failure to maintain control of the vehicle. This is his second OWI.

Huffing Suspected to Be Cause of Death of 52-Year-Old Man

via WALB 10

Police in Tifton, Georgia are investigating a 52-year-old man's death. Police believe huffing was the cause of death. Witnesses observed multiple cans of aerosol in the vicinity. More cases of huffing abuse have been recorded in the county. The autopsy will reveal the official cause of death.

Monday, February 13, 2017

Man Sentenced for Role in Wife's Huffing Related Death

via KVRR

A North Dakota man sentenced to six months in jail for his role in his wife's huffing related death. He pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment--negligent homicide and violating an order for protection charges were dropped. The couple huffed canned air the night of her death--he provided the duster.

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Man Arrested for Huffing in a Parking Lot

via Penn Live

A man was arrested in a shopping center parking lot for the use of certain solvents or noxious substances. The police found him unconscious. In addition, he was imprisoned on an outstanding warrant.

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Older Man Arrested for Huffing

via OakRidger

A 62-year-old man fell unconscious after huffing computer duster on a turnpike. Police found him with plastic bags containing two cans of computer duster. He is charged inhaling/possession of gas, glue, or aerosol, public intoxication, criminal trespassing, driving under the influence and reckless driving.

Monday, February 6, 2017

Man Huffs 30 Cans of Duster Over 24 Hours

via wgnsradio.com

Police found a 23-year-old man who was huffing computer duster outside a shopping center. He had huffed 30 cans of duster over 24 hours. He was taken to the hospital and taken to the local jail for theft and unlawful use of an inhalant.

Saturday, February 4, 2017

Man Arrested Two Days in a Row for Huffing

via Norwalk Reflector

A man was huffing computer duster. He was arrested for acting strangely; hitting himself, and yelling in a park. He was jailed for violating parole, but was later released shortly after. The next day he was arrested again for abusing harmful intoxicants and possessing drug paraphernalia.

Friday, February 3, 2017

Man Breaks Probation for Abusing Inhalants

via Norwalk Reflector

A call was made to Norwalk Police concerning a man acting strangely. Officers found him passed out with computer duster. When he awoke, he immediately inhaled more duster. Police arrested him for violating probation and abusing a harmful inhalant with a suspended license.

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Man Huffs and Passes Out While Driving

via The Metro West Daily News

Police reported that a man was drunk and high from huffing computer duster and crashed twice into guardrails. Police believe the man was unconscious while operating the vehicle, and was found passed out with alcohol and ten canisters of duster in his car. He was taken to a medical center after being arrested.

A Woman Found Dead From Huffing

via The Buffalo News

A woman died in a shopping center bathroom with an air duster can in her possession. She apparently went into cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The official cause of death has yet to be determined.

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Woman Huffs Duster Before Causing Fatal Car Crash

via Lancaster Online

A Pennsylvania woman caused a fatal crash after huffing an aerosol can. The woman veered into oncoming traffic and crashed into a 58-year-old woman who was pronounced dead at the scene. Five cans of duster were found in her vehicle. The woman, who is originally from Lebanon, tested positive for difluoroethane--a chemical found in duster. She was charged with homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence and homicide by vehicle.

Monday, January 30, 2017

Man Huffs and Hits Woman and Child

via CBS 47

A man huffed dusting chemicals before hitting a mother carrying her child with a U-Haul. Witnesses reported seeing the U-Haul hit property earlier in the day. He was charged with reckless driving resulting in bodily injury and leaving the scene of an accident with property damage.

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Man Arrested for Huffing in Public Bathroom

via News 5

A man, half-naked and inhaling compressed air in a fast food bathroom, was arrested. The man told the police he had an addiction to inhaling the compressed air. After being transported to the hospital, he was charged with abusing harmful intoxicants.

Friday, January 20, 2017

Man Sentenced to Prison in Huffing Related Car Crash

via LGBT Weekly

Jury convicted a man of gross vehicular manslaughter for crashing into a car after huffing computer duster. A 9-year-old girl sustained brain damage and was pronounced dead a number of days later. The man faces ten years in prison. The man had four cans of computer duster in his vehicle and had elevated levels of the chemical found in the duster, difluorethane.

Man Arrested for Crashing Car After Huffing

via Omaha World-Herald

A 34-year-old in Nebraska was arrested and charged with a DUI after huffing in front of police officer. The man had crashed his truck into a building. Witnesses state that he was incoherent. Officers corroborated as he appeared high and incoherent. In addition to being charged with a DUI, he was also arrested on suspicion of tampering with evidence, obstructing an officer, and inhaling intoxicating substance.

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Woman Crashes Vehicle, Goes to Store to Continue to Huff

via ydr.com

Police arrested a woman who had huffed from an aerosol can, crashed her car, and continued to huff in a store bathroom after leaving the scene. She is charged with illegal use of certain solvents, DUI by solvent, public drunkenness, and accident involving damage to unattended vehicle or property. She admitted that huffing played a role in the crash.

Man Goes to Retrial for Manslaughter Case

via Times of San Diego

A man goes to retrial after pleading guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter after crashing into a car while high from huffing duster. A nine-year-old girl died 12 days later from complications from a brain injury. Five canisters of computer cleaner was found in his vehicle and high levels of difluorethane was found in his blood. His defense attorney claims his behavior was due to  a prescription drug he had been taking.

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Man Arrested for Graffiti and Huffing

via The Morning Call

A man in Easton, Florida was arrested for spraying graffiti while huffing duster. The man initially provided police with a false name and date of birth. He was charged with criminal mischief  illegal use of solvents. He was also arrested as a previous warrant had been issued for fraud charges.

Sunday, January 8, 2017

Indiana Man Dies from Huffing

via wane.com

A 34-year-old man died after huffing. Police and paramedics arrived at his home early that morning. Police saw him huffing from an aerosol can, the man became combative when police took the can away. Two tasers were reportedly required to subdue and handcuff him. He was taken by police to the emergency room but was pronounced dead shortly after. An autopsy report will be available within a few weeks. The man had a long history of drug abuse.

Woman Back Her Car into Another Vehicle After Huffing

via The Denver Post

A shopper returned to his car to find that someone had backed into it and was still idling. The woman was unconscious. When police arrived, they found the aerosol can cleaner that she had been inhaling to get high. She was medically evaluated and ticketed.

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Man Semi-Conscious After Huffing

via NH1

A New Hampshire man appeared to be huffing when a report was made to the police. A police officer found the man semi-conscious. He was arrested after paramedics were called to the scene. His court date is set for early next month.

Monday, January 2, 2017

Woman Arrested for Huffing on New Year's Day

via East Texas Matters

Texas woman arrested for huffing canned air on New Year's Day. She denied the allegations, but police made the arrest as she was reportedly belligerent and holding a can when speaking with the officers.

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.

Friday, December 23, 2016

Man Steals Car and Shoplifts Duster

via Stamford Advocate

A teacher in Stamford, Connecticut, reported her SUV stolen by her boyfriend who has long been addicted to huffing duster. Police found the man huffing stolen duster in a shopping center parking lot. In addition to previous pending criminals cases, the man was charged with first-degree larceny for stealing the car and sixth-degree larceny for shoplifting.

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Man Admits to Drug Problem While Being Arrested

via Lehighvalleylive

A man admitted to having a drug problem to police after being arrested for huffing canned air. He was charged with inhaling toxic-releasing substances. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to six months probation with random drug testing. After violating probation, he was ordered to attend inpatient drug rehabilitation.

Friday, December 16, 2016

Woman Arrested for Child Endangering and Abusing Harmful Intoxicants

via WDTN

A woman was found passed out in her bathroom by police after missing a meeting with her landlord. She had been huffing computer duster. Her one-year-old was left unattended. She has been charged with child endangering and abusing harmful intoxicants. She has been convicted of abusing harmful intoxicants three previous times. The child has been taken in by relatives.

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Indiana Woman Arrested for Impaired Driving

via Dubois County Herald

An Indiana woman has been accused of huffing prior to crashing her SUV over the course of a day. Police have charged her with impaired driving and inhaling toxic vapors. In addition, she was charged with driving without a license and forging her registration. She had huffed computer duster.

Police Find Man Passed Out After Huffing

via  WBIV

Indiana police found a man passed out in his car in a shopping center parking lot after inhaling computer duster. Eleven cans were found in his car. The man was arrested.

Sunday, December 11, 2016

Man Arrested for Huffing and Operating a Vehicle

via WBRZ2

Man in Baton Rouge, LA arrested after found passed out in a vehicle due to huffing duster. Police say the man was unresponsive and later failed a sobriety test. He was previously arrested in July for theft and huffing. He has been charged with operation of a vehicle while intoxicated and abuse of toxic vapors.

Saturday, December 10, 2016

Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Determine Huffing's Role in Fatal Car Accident

via The Legal Intelligencer

Pennsylvania Supreme Court is set to hear arguments pertaining to huffing's role in a fatal car accident. The defendent was charged with murder of the third degree, recklessly endangering another person, and illegal use of a noxious substance. She has had a history of huffing and driving.

Friday, December 9, 2016

Woman Damages Five Vehicles After Huffing

via KMVT11

A woman damaged two vehicles while driving and three vehicles while parking in a shopping center. Police found the woman huffing an aerosol cleaner. She claimed to believe huffing would help her stop her drug addiction. The woman was arraigned in court. This is her third recorded incident of driving under the influence.

Woman Pleads Guilty to Causing Traffic Crash After Huffing

via The Kansas City Star

Kansas woman pleads guilty of causing a traffic crash resulting in the death of a 77-year-old woman. Witnesses stated that her driving was erratic and was seen huffing. A blood test after the crash showed refrigerant in her system. In exchange for pleading guilty, the charges for reckless driving and abusing toxic vapors were dropped.

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.

Friday, December 2, 2016

Ohio Youth Sentenced to Prison for Aggravated Vehicular Manslaughter

Via Sidney Daily News

An 18-year-old man passed out while driving after huffing, killing his 16-year-old friend on November 8, 2015. He has received a six year prison sentence and a fifty year suspension on his licence for aggravated vehicular homicide, driving while intoxicated, and tampering with evidence for attempting to hide the can of compressed air.

Man Found Huffing in Store Bathroom

via York Daily Record

Police found a man huffing stolen duster in a store bathroom in York, Pennsylvania. Records indicate that this is the third time he has been charged with shoplifting for the purposes of huffing. The man faces charges for illegal use of certain solvents and public drunkenness.

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Man Arrested for Huffing Two Days Straight

via nrtoday.com

Oregon man was caught by police huffing duster for the second day straight. The 44-year-old was arrested on suspicion of unlawful possession of inhalants. The day before, the man had been caught by police with duster cans surrounding him.

Unconscious Man Found in Possession of Aerosol Cans

via nrtoday.com

An Oregon man was found unconscious by police with several cans of duster surrounding him. The 44-year-old was awoken by police and released on suspension of unlawful possession of inhalants.

Woman Accused of Huffing While Driving with a Child

via www.gastongazette.com

In North Carolina a woman was arrested for driving and huffing duster with a child in the vehicle. Police were called by witnesses who said people appeared to be unconscious while a child was crying. The woman has been charged with possession of substances, inhaling fumes for purpose of causing intoxication and two counts of misdemeanor child abuse.

Man Crashes into a Garage after Huffing

via www.chroniclet.com

A man in Ohio faces charges of driving under the influence and operation without being in reasonable control of a vehicle after crashing into a garage. The 44-year-old was huffing while driving and caused a significant amount of damage. The man seemed out of it and didn't realize what he had done. It's unclear what substance he was huffing.

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Man Huffing Found Passed Out Behind the Wheel

via www.nbc-2.com

A Florida man was found passed out in his car with smoke pouring out of the hood. The man was huffing keyboard cleaner while driving and caused a scene. The car was in neutral, causing the engine to burn out. The man was taken to the hospital. No charges have been made as of yet.

Man Huffs Gas in Family's Basement

via thestarpress.com

Indiana police responded to a call at a family home where witnesses said they smelled gasoline coming from their basement. The family had to briefly evacuate the home while police located the man in a cubby hole behind shelves with three containers of gasoline, two of them were empty. The homeowner had a protective order against the 44-year-old intruder. Firefighters came to the scene to ventilate the house. The man has been charged with disorderly conduct, driving while intoxicated, trespassing and receiving stolen property.

Woman Arrested for Causing an Accident While Using Inhalants

via sheboyganpress.com

A Wisconsin woman was arrested after causing an accident, using inhalants, and resisting officers. The woman crashed the vehicle with a 2-year-old in the vehicle in a parking lot, driving it to the edge into a construction zone. The 38-year-old is being held on charges of disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, abusing a hazardous substance and second-degree recklessly endearing safety. The child was not injured in the accident

Monday, November 14, 2016

Woman Faces Multiple Charges After Huffing and Driving

via www.thenewsstar.com

In Louisiana, deputes found a woman unconscious behind the wheel of her car. Witnesses say the vehicle was swerving and crossing lanes. When police approached the vehicle on the highway, the driver was inhaling from a can of duster and proceeded to lose consciousness. The 36-year-old faces multiple charges including operating a vehicle while intoxicated and obstruction of highway commerce.

Man Arrested for Stealing and Huffing an Inhalant

via patch.com

Police in Lacey, New Jersey arrested a man for stealing two cans of duster and huffing one of them in a store bathroom. They found the 31-year-old on the floor, conscious with minor injuries. He has been charged with shoplifting and using an inhalant.

Man Arrested for Stealing and Huffing an Inhalant

via patch.com

Police in Lacey, New Jersey arrested a man for stealing two cans of duster and huffing one of them in a store bathroom. They found the 31-year-old on the floor, conscious with minor injuries. He has been charged with shoplifting and using an inhalant.

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Screaming Woman Caught Huffing

via www.lebanondailyrecord.com

Police in Lebanon, Missouri were called when neighbors heard a woman screaming in her house. When police got there the woman was still screaming and had a can of air duster in her hand. Police called for medical assistance for the 33-year-old but after a few minutes when the effects of the inhalant wore off, the woman refused medical attention. No charges have been made as of yet.

Man Charged for Huffing and Passing Out While With a Child

via lancasteronline.com

In Ephrata, Pennsylvania, a man has been arrested after police found him passed out in the lobby of a district office while in the company of his 4-year-old son. The 23-year-old man overdosed on an aerosol can and has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child and unspecified charges of abuse of noxious gas.

Oregon Man After Stealing and Huffing

via www.nrtoday.com

In Roseburg, Oregon, a man was arrested for stealing a can of duster from a store. The 44-year-old man was later caught huffing from the aerosol can in his vehicle. He was arrested on charges of third-degree theft and unlawful possession of an inhalant.

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Oregon Man Arrested for Stealing Duster and Huffing

via www.nrtoday.com

A man in Oregon was arrested after he stole duster from a store and was later seen huffing from the can inside his vehicle. Police arrested the 44-year-old and charged him with unlawful possession of an inhalant and third-degree theft.

Man Faces Trial for Huffing and Driving

via www.macombdaily.com

In Michigan a man faces trial for huffing and causing a fatal car accident. Police found the man with the inhalant, diflouroethane present in his system. The accident happened when the suspect's vehicle crossed over multiple lanes, crashing into a truck occupied by a man and his wife. The man passed away 3 days later. The 37-year-old has been charged with driving under the influence causing a death, a charge punishable with up to 15 years in prison.

Missouri Man Arrested After Huffing and Driving his Car off the Road

via www.lebanondailyrecord.com

In Lebanon Missouri, a man drove his vehicle off the road after inhaling from a can of compressed air. A concerned citizen called the police and they found the 45-year-old unresponsive with his head slumped down. No charges have been made yet.

Monday, October 31, 2016

Arkansas is Arrested after Huffing and Head Butting an Officer

via www.arkansasonline.com

In Little Rock, AR a man was reportedly inhaling compressed air and scaring people. An off-duty deputy saw the 30-year-old man huffing from a rag over his face. The man was arrested and later, while the deputy was trying to get him out of the car, the man reportedly headbutted the officer. The 30-year-old faces misdemeanor charges of public intoxication, disorderly conduct, making terrorist-like threats, criminal mischief and third-degree domestic battery.

Assistant District Attorney Resigns after being Arrested for Inhaling

via www.kurv.com

In Texas a Hidalgo County assistant district attorney resigned after he was arrested twice in a two week period for huffing. Police found the 32-year-old slumped over in his car with cans of inhalant around him. The man is facing charges of DWI, inhalant abuse, and possessing drug paraphernalia.

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

A Teen Boy Who Was Huffing Dies After Fall from a Building

via straitstimes.com

A 13-year-old boy in Singapore fell from the 10th floor of a building after inhaling butane, found in gas canisters and lighters. They boy was pronounced dead after he was found on the second floor ledge. The teen had been sitting on the 10th floor ledge dangling his feet over when his hand slipped and he fell from his perch. The court ruled the case as a tragic misadventure.

Monday, October 17, 2016

Florida Man Arrested for Huffing

via www.palmbeachpost.com

A 31-year-old man faces charges of inhaling harmful chemicals after police found him huffing paint thinner near a drug store. This is the fourth time he's been caught this year, and at least the 18th time since 2005. After he was released from jail police later found him hunched over, huffing. The man even poured paint thinner on his shirt and tried huffing it in front of the police, attempting to look normal. The man has been convicted in every one of his cases but has never served more than 20 days in jail.

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Indiana Man Arrested for Huffing Duster

via http://www.tristatehomepage.com

Police in Evansville, Indiana responded to a call made by a 30-year-old man's grandmother who said he tried to hit her while huffing. When police got there they found six empty cans of computer duster. The man even huffed from a duster can while police were there. He has been charged with intimidation and inhaling toxic vapors.

Monday, October 3, 2016

Man in Illinois Found Dead in a Ditch Due to Inhalants

via http://www.chicagotribune.com

In Illinois, a man was found dead in a ditch near a strip mall parking lot. The 43-year-old's body showed no signs of trauma and police found numerous cans of duster surrounding him in the ditch. The cause of death is still pending, but they suspect it was an overdose. According to the man's family, he was on his way to recovery and beating his addiction. A family friend talked to him a month before his death and claimed that he was doing great. They are not sure what lead to his probable relapse.

Friday, September 23, 2016

West Virginia Man Arrested for Huffing Paint and Violently Robbing a Woman

via http://www.wsaz.com

In West Virginia a 28-year-old man was arrested a second time for violently robbing a woman in a grocery store parking lot. He tried to rob her and hit her in the face. Police say he was high from huffing paint. The man had previously been arrested last year for huffing paint and assaulting an officer. He has been charged with armed robbery.

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Police Arrest A Pennsylvania Man for Huffing

via https://www.indianagazette.com

Police in Indiana, Pennsylvania arrested a 30-year-old man for huffing canned air inside of a bathroom. The man, who was also under the influence of alcohol, locked himself inside the restroom and refused to leave. He faces a misdemeanor charge of inhaling toxic releasing substances and a citation of public drunkenness.

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Police Believe Michigan Man Huffed Before Crashing His Car

via http://www.dailytribune.com

Police arrested a 27-year-old man in Warren, Michigan for huffing from an aerosol can. The man drove off the railway and crashed into a local business. Police found more cans in his car. The man was arrested and has a court date pending.

Florida Woman Arrested for Huffing

via http://naplesherald.com

Collier County Sheriff's office in Florida responded to a call about a woman passed out in a car in a church parking lot. The 44-year-old woman inside the car was huffing from a can of air duster. She told police that she was waiting at the church for a Narcotic's Anonymous meeting to begin. Police cuffed her and took her to the hospital.

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Police in Seattle Arrest A Man for Huffing while Driving

via http://www.seattlepi.com

Police arrested a man in downtown Seattle for huffing paint while driving. The 37-year-old driver crashed through a city traffic control arm before going the wrong direction down a one way street. Even though there were cans of paint in his car, the driver denied huffing. The man was arrested for driving under the influence and a hit-and-run.

Saturday, September 10, 2016

Two West Virginia Men Were Burned While Huffing

via http://www.bdtonline.com

Two men in Brushfork, West Virginia were burned after one of them requested a light to huff from a propane tank causing an explosion. The 59-year-old man drove away after the explosion. He burned himself and injured another man. No arrest has been made as the police are speaking to the sheriff about possible charges.

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Pennsylvania Elementary Teacher Admits to Huffing and Driving

via http://triblive.com

A 30-year-old elementary school teacher in Greensburg, Pennsylvania pleaded guilty to drunk driving and huffing from an aerosol spray can. He will serve six months on house arrest and five years probation. His charges include drunk driving, inhaling intoxicants and possessing drug paraphernalia.

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Suspect in Michigan Crashes into Four Cars After Huffing

via http://www.candgnews.com

A 19-year-old woman in Warren, Michigan hit 4 cars and injured two people after huffing a can of air duster and driving in a parking lot at high speeds. The charges against her include operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, driving with an invalid license, and failing to stop at the scene of a major injury accident.

Ohio Man Causes Fatal Wreck While High on Inhalants

via http://www.dispatch.com

A Westerville, Ohio man is given 7 years in prison after causing a fatal wreck while being under the influence of an inhalant. The man admitted to aggravated vehicular homicide and vehicular assault after huffing from a can of air duster and killing a veteran in a head on collision. In addition to his sentence, his license has been suspended for 25 years and he has been ordered to pay $33,837 dollars to the late veteran's wife, who was in the vehicle as well.

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Wisconsin Man Admits to Huffing While Driving Before Crash

via http://www.leadertelegram.com

A 22-year-old Wisconsin man admits to huffing aerosol fumes before driving into a concrete bridge. The driver and his passenger received minor injuries. He has been charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in addition to abuse of a hazardous substance, possession of hallucinogenic mushrooms, drug paraphernalia possession, felony bail jumping, illegal possession of prescription drugs, and an outstanding warrant.

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

UK Motorist Arrested for Huffing Laughing Gas While Driving

via https://www.sundayworld.com

A 21 year-old Manchester woman was huffing laughing gas or nitrous oxide from a balloon and lost control while she was driving, injuring herself and the two passengers inside. Her vehicle hit a van head on causing minor injuries to the other driver. She has been banned from driving for 34 months and has been jailed for 20 months. She has been sentenced for causing serious injuries to her two passengers.

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Wisconsin Huffing Cause in Bridge Accident

via http://www.weau.com

22 year-old Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin man was arrested after driving through a guard rail and crashing into a bridge pillar in Lake Hallie, Wisconsin. The man admitted to huffing aerosol before the crash and sustained minor injuries. He has been charged with first offense operating while intoxicated, abuse of hazardous substance, possession of psilocybin, possession of drug paraphernalia, felony bail jumping, illegal possession of prescription drugs, and one outstanding warrant.

Monday, August 22, 2016

Florida Man Arrested for Huffing While on Stolen Scooter

via http://www.wpbf.com

Police arrested a man in Stuart, Florida for huffing strong fumes from an air duster while on a stolen scooter. He has been taken to jail and is being held on bond.

Friday, August 19, 2016

Two Maine Men Steal Duster and Crash into Store

via http://www.pressherald.com

Police in Maine arrest two men for stealing air duster and huffing. The 21-year-old driver, inhaled the aerosol computer duster before crashing the car into the side of a store.The 36-year-old passenger went into the store and stole the duster before giving it to the driver. Both men suffered minor injuries. The driver has been charged with driving to endanger while the passenger has been charged with shoplifting.

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Indiana Man Arrested After Huffing Air Duster

via http://www.wbiw.com

In Bedford, Indiana police have found a 38-year-old man passed out in his truck with a can of air duster. The man was arrested on charges of inhaling a toxic vapor. Police knocked on the window of the driver's truck and were able to get to him from the passenger's side. They found eight more cans of duster in the floor board.

Inhalants Cause Fatal Car Crash in San Juan, PR

via http://www.themonitor.com

In San Juan, PR a 28-year-old man died in the hospital after huffing and driving. The man was thrown from the vehicle where police found cans of inhalants and whippets. The driver was not wearing a seat belt. This is the first inhalant related death in San Juan.

Friday, August 5, 2016

Two Indiana Teens Arrested for Huffing

via http://www.wbiw.com

Two Bedford, Indiana teens have been found passed out in a store after huffing canned air duster. The two 19-year-olds have been arrested and both have been charged with inhaling toxic vapors.

Thursday, August 4, 2016

Huffing May Be Cause of Death in Fight in Missouri

via kspr.com

A 31-year-old Springfield, Missouri man died after passing out during a fight.  The other man in the fight is now facing charges.Investigating police say that huffing may have been involved.  The man had been inhaling computer duster spray prior to the fight.

Friday, July 22, 2016

Illinois Man Dies of Inhalant Abuse

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.

Thursday, July 21, 2016

Florida Woman Found Huffing Propane

via http://myconnection.cox.com

A 45-year-old Florida woman was arrested after police found her without any clothes on and huffing from a propane tank.  Police say the woman held a lighter over the tank when they entered, but a deputy was able to kick the tank away from her.

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Tennessee Man Arrested For Huffing Hairspray

via http://www.therogersvillereview.com

A 21-year-old Tennessee man was arrested for huffing hair spray.  Police responded to reports of an intoxicated man making threats and causing a disturbance.  Upon arrival they found the man in his room huffing hairspray with approximately 10 empty bottles of hairspray lying on his bed.  The man was arrested for disorderly conduct and abuse of inhalants.

Thursday, July 7, 2016

Texas Woman Arrested or Huffing While Driving

via http://keyetv.com/news

A 36-year-old Texas woman has been arrested for driving while huffing from a can of duster. After causing a head on collision with another vehicle, the woman tried to continue inhaling from the can. The woman has been charged with driving while intoxicated, a third degree felony.

Wisconsin Man Faces Charges After Huffing Accident Results in Pedestrian Killed

via http://www.channel3000.com/

A Wisconsin man is facing charges of homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle and possession of drug paraphernalia in connection with the death of a 17-year-old.   Police say the man was inhaling computer duster spray minutes before his truck crossed over the median and struck and killed a pedestrian. Smoking devices used for smoking marijuana and a can of computer duster spray were found in the truck.

Monday, July 4, 2016

Pennsylvania Woman Arrested for Huffing

via http://www.dailylocal.com

In Downington, Pennsylvania a 37-year-old woman was arrested after being caught huffing from an aerosol can in her car. Police found other full and empty aerosol cans in her vehicle. She has been charged with public drunkenness and other various drug charges.

13-year-old Girl Treated for Sniffing Glue

via http://www.fijitimes.com

A 13-year-old girl in Fiji was treated for substance abuse which involved glue. She was taken in when she was found overdosed. Sources say there has been a rise in the amount of children coming into metal institutions in what appears to be the beginning stages of substance abuse, especially glue.