A 29 year old man from
Lancaster, Pennsylvania was charged with theft and illegal use of certain
solvents and noxious substances on October 12th, 2015. This occurred
after he overdosed as a result of huffing compressed air spray. Furthermore,
local officials claim that the man reported stealing two cans of air spray.
Blog Report
Monday, October 12, 2015
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Man from Poulsbo, Washington Dies after Inhaling Air Duster
A 29 year old man from Poulsbo, Washington fell into cardiac
arrest subsequently and died on Saturday October 10th, 2015. He had
been taken to Harrison Medical Center after police took him into custody. As of
the time the story was written, the police were withholding his name from the
public until his next of kin could be located.
According to local reports, he was first discovered in a
public restroom by the on duty store attendants. They reported that he was
inhaling fumes in a stall to the police. Once the authorities arrived, they
took him to the hospital where he was initially seen to be in relatively good
health other than some scratches from an unrelated previous incident. However,
his condition soon rapidly worsened and he passed away in a matter of hours
Man Arrested after Huffing Canned Air in a Park’s Portable Toilet
On Saturday October 10th, a 28 year old man in
Ferndale, Michigan was arrested after police found him in a portable toilet
with a can of compresses air. They arrived at the scene after witnesses reported
a seeing a man enter the restroom and not leaving. Additionally, they claimed
to hear the sound of a spray can and subsequently, a thud.
Officers reported that the man called out that he “was
sleeping” in an extremely slurred manned after they knocked on the door. Later
he was taken into custody and protested that he “only inhaled one can.” After
he was cleared medically, he was issued a citation for abuse of inhalants under
a local ordinance. Additionally, his parole officer was notified of the
incident.
Friday, October 9, 2015
New Jersey Man Arrested after Huffing on Courthouse Grounds
On Friday October 9th, a 39 year old man from Toms
River, New Jersey was observed inhaling the contents of an aerosol can on the
grounds of the Ocean County Courthouse. The suspect was first seen by a local sheriff
who called for assistance with arresting him at 9:44 A.M. According to police
reports, the man was walking strangely and attempted to hide the can of
computer cleaner in the sleeve of his shirt.
After his arrest, the man was charged with possession of
drug paraphernalia and use or possession with intent to use. Furthermore, the Sheriff's
office discovered that he was wanted on two probation warrants for bail
violations.
Florida Man Sentenced after Huffing Computer Cleaner and Attacking Police
A 34 year old man in Springfield, Florida was arrested on
March 14, 2015 for inhaling the contents of a can of computer cleaner in a cemetery.
As the police took him into custody, he repeatedly tried to kick and lash out
at the officers. These acts of physical aggression continued even after the
police used a stun gun on him.
After this incident, he was charged with inhaling a harmful
chemical substance and resisting arrest with violence. After pleading no
contest, he was sentenced to just over one year in prison on Friday October 9th,
2015.
Michigan Man Found Huffing in Car While Waiting for Girlfriend
On October 9th 2015, a 19 year old man was
allegedly found inhaling the contents of an aerosol can. The police report that
the man drove with a suspended license to a store and brought a can of air
duster. He then drove to a nearby parking lot and proceeded to inhale the
contents while waiting for his girlfriend to finish work.
Local shoppers witnessed what the man was doing and reported
it to the police. Once they arrived, they called paramedics out of concern for
the young man’s medical state. After he was cleared, the alleged perpetrator
was taken into custody and charged with prohibited use of a chemical agent and
driving without a valid license.
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Tennessee Man Arrested for Huffing and Driving
Via wgnsradio.com
A 35 year old man from Rockvale, Tennessee man was taken into custody
on Tuesday night at approximately 6:40 PM after allegedly huffing and driving. While
responding to a call regarding someone having a seizure behind the wheel, a
local officer claims to have witnessed the man spraying canned duster into his
nose while pulled over to the side of the road.
Upon confronting him, the officer claims that the man
refused to cooperate. After gaining access to the car by breaking through a
window, the Tennessee man reportedly put up a brief struggle against the
arresting officer. From there he was taken first to a hospital and then to
jail. Currently, he is being charged with resisting arrest and driving under the influence. The bond
is set at $4,000.
Ottawa County Sheriff’s Deputies Report Increased Inhalant Abuse
On October 6th 2015, the Ottawa County Sheriff’s
Deputies reported that they have investigated three separate instances of
residents abusing inhalants while driving. The first two instances resulted in
the drivers hitting trees. However, the third incident resulted in the driver
crashing into a utility pole on Sunday October 4th.
The crashes occurred in Jamestown Township,
Georgetown Township, and Coopersville respectively. The latest suspect suffered
serious injuries, had his car totaled, and has been charged with driving while
intoxicated.
Wisconsin Man Sentenced to One Year Probation for Huffing Spray Paint
Via whbl.com
On October 6, 2015 a 44 year old man in Sheboygan Wisconsin
was sentenced to one year probation for two separate incidents. The first was when
in mid-July when the man’s brother called the authorities after finding him
impaired. Later that day the Sheboygan man admitted to police that he has
huffed an entire can of gold spray paint.
The second incident occurred in early-August in which he was
found passed out on a railway bridge with a can of spray paint next to him.
According to the man’s own admission, he has been addicted to huffing paint
since he was 17.
Monday, October 5, 2015
Former Model Attempts to Regain Contact with Child Despite Inhalant Abuse
In the New York metropolitan area, a former professional
model is taking her billionaire ex-husband to court in order to regain
visitation rights with their daughter. The woman has reportedly been cut off
from her since their last court appearance in which the wealthy Long Island trader
released a video of his ex-wife inhaling air-blast spray which is commonly used
to clean computer keyboards.
In response to her ex-husband’s allegations that his actions
have been simply been in the best interests of their daughter, the former model
emphasizes that the girl need a mother in her life. Also she claims that her
2013 overdose was driven by stresses caused by her drawn out custody battle.
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Michigan Man Crashes into Utility Pole after Huffing
On the night of Sunday October 4, 2015, a man crashed his
truck into a utility pole near Coopersville, Michigan. However, the Ottawa
County Police Department has stated that the man was not injured from the collision.
According the local reports, the damage was fairly extensive
as several power lines were pulled down in the process. Additionally, the
department reported that the man in question inhaled canned air duster while
driving and subsequently blacked out. He was taken into custody shortly
afterwards.
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Georgia Man Arrested After Inhaling Carburetor Cleaner in Van
Via www.wsbtv.com
A man in Roswell, Georgia was arrested on Saturday October 3,
2015 after police found him unconscious in the back of a work van. According to
local reports, he had huffed carburetor cleaner to the point that the
responding officers were overwhelmed by the fumes when they opened the van
doors.
Soon after finding the man, police took the man to the
hospital. After he was given time to recover, they took the man to a local jail
where he spent two days before being bonded out. Currently he is facing charges
of huffing an illegal inhalant.
Woman Found Dead in Delaware Motel: Inhalant Abuse-related
Via www.dnj.com
A 27 year old woman was found dead on Saturday October 3rd
2015. The police were alerted of this occurrence by her 31 year old boyfriend
who claimed to have found her in a motel in a Murfreesboro, Delaware motel
room.
The boyfriend told the authorities that the woman had
inhaled duster the night before. However, the exact cause and manner of death
has yet to have been reported by the local medical examiner’s office. Currently
the Murfreesboro police department is considering the incident to be part of an
“unintended death investigation.”
Friday, October 2, 2015
Montana Mother who Provided Alcohol and Inhalants to her Children Sentenced
A woman from Hamilton, Montana was sentenced to ten years in
Montana Department of Corrections with five years suspended. She was first
arrested in May 2014 after she provided alcohol to a 13-year-old boy, who
became extremely sick in the motel room where she was staying with her
14-year-old daughter. However, the mother did not seek medical treatment
because she “was worried about getting into trouble.” The second incident occurred
when she was released on bail in November. During this time, she abused
inhalants with her children. After consuming these products, one of her
children fell and hit its head and subsequently had two seizures.
These events were reportedly part of a larger parenting
trend. Another allegation included regularly using drugs in front of her
children. Additionally, is also accused of regularly bringing various men home
for the purpose of having sexual intercourse in front of her children. Her
defense attorney cited the physical and sexual abuse that she suffered as a
child as reasons for her behavior. However, the judge rejected her please for
clemency during sentencing.
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Connecticut Man Bites State Trooper after Inhaling Dust Cleaner
A 25 year old man from Somers, Connecticut was arrested on
the night of Thursday October 1st 2015 and was charged with assaulting
a police, interfering with an officer and resisting arrest, disorderly conduct,
interfering with an emergency call and third-degree assault. The police originally
arrived after receiving two 911 calls from family members who reported that he
had started throwing objects and smashed a phone when a relative tried to call
911. This allegedly began after he had inhaled the contents of a can of dust
cleaner.
When the police attempted to put the young man, in
handcuffs, he bit an officer and began spitting. Due to his violent actions,
the police responded by using pepper spray. The man was arraigned in Rockville
Superior Court on Friday October 2nd and was held on $50,000 bond.
He is due back in court later in the month.
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Body of Missing Arkansas Woman Found, Inhalant Abuse Suspected
On Wednesday September 30th, the body of a young
woman was found. Unfortunately, she passed away in her car in a store’s parking
lot. By that point, it had been quite some time since her relatives had
reported her missing.
Friends of the 21 year old woman reported that she had a
history of inhalant abuse. Additionally, police reported that she had multiple cans
of hairspray in the car. However, while police reported that they did not
suspect foul play, they are waiting until a coroner’s report is released before
they indicate the cause of death.
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Blacksburg, Virginia Concert to Raise Money for Anti-Huffing Awareness
Via www.roanoke.com
A concert was held on Sunday September 13th 2015
at Blacksburg Presbyterian Church in order to raise money for inhalant abuse
awareness. This was triggered by the death of a 41-year-old husband and father
of two young children from inhalant abuse. The man was found dead clutching a
can of computer cleaner. According to the family, he was suffering from PTSD
from his most recent combat tour and had a long history of risk taking.
The concert itself was set up in order to raise money. Admission
was free, although attendees were highly encouraged to donate to a memorial
fund. Even before the event, it had raised over $8,500. The funds are
designated for educational programs related to the issue and will be
concentrated in Montgomery County Public Schools.
Saturday, September 12, 2015
Arkansas Woman Arrested for Huffing in a Public Bathroom
On the morning of Saturday September 12th 2015, a
woman in Jonesboro, Arkansas was found passed out in a store’s bathroom.
According to reports, a store associate needed to crawl into the stall to see
to the woman’s well-being. Once the full extent of the situation became
apparent, the police were called.
Once the 41 year old woman regained consciousness, she
allegedly tried to continue huffing air duster. However, she later expressed
remorse and said that what she did was “a stupid thing to do.” After being
removed from the premises she was taken to the Craighead County Detention
Center where she was charged with inhalant abuse.
Man Arrested in South Carolina for Inhalant Abuse-related Theft
Via jp-tc.com
A 24 year old man in Charleston, South Carolina was arrested
for stealing a can of keyboard cleaner from a local store on Saturday September
12th 2015. He admitted to doing so in order to become intoxicated by
inhaling it. Records indicate that the man was found unconscious with the can
next to him in close proximity to the store.
Typically this crime would be a misdemeanor in South
Carolina. However, since the young man has prior convictions, he will be given
a felony charge according to local authorities.
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
After Death, Nunavut Chief Corner Warns that Inhalant Abuse can be Fatal
On September 9th 2015, the Chief Coroner of
Nunavut warned listeners about the dangers of huffing. This occurred two days
after the death of a local nineteen year old. This young man was pronounced
dead at the Pond Inlet Health Centre due to his abuse of inhalants.
In her speech, the coroner described the harm that can come
from these actions. Also she called on various organizations to spread
awareness about the issue.
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