Via: SC Times
St. Cloud, MN - A 28-year-old man, Charlie Ray Barnett, has been charged with two counts of criminal vehicular homicide and one count of violating a domestic abuse no contact order. Police were called to the scene to respond to complaints of someone driving erratically. According to witnesses he was driving over the speed limit and made no effort to slow down to prevent the crash. Barnett was driving and crossed into the over lane hitting a vehicle with two people killing both. Witnesses say that Barnett acted strange after the crash and had bloodshot eyes and police found cans of dust cleaner in the car. The car Barnett was driving belonged to a woman who had filed a no contact order against him. Barnett violated the order earlier on the day of the accident and stole the woman's keys. Barnett is scheduled to appear in court on July 23.
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Showing posts with label huffing and driving. Show all posts
Showing posts with label huffing and driving. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Florida Mother Arrested for Huffing and Driving
Via: ABC Action News
Clearwater, FL - A 29-year-old mother was arrested for huffing and driving with her 1-year-old daughter in the backseat. The woman drove two blocks away from her home before hitting two mailboxes, running a stop sign, and crashing into a palm tree. When police arrived on the scene she was unconscious and they found an air duster can cold on the floorboard. The woman admitted to huffing from the air duster but claimed it was hours ago but since the can was cold police had reason to believe she had been huffing while driving. The child was uninjured but the mother will be charged with inhalation of chemicals and child abuse.
Clearwater, FL - A 29-year-old mother was arrested for huffing and driving with her 1-year-old daughter in the backseat. The woman drove two blocks away from her home before hitting two mailboxes, running a stop sign, and crashing into a palm tree. When police arrived on the scene she was unconscious and they found an air duster can cold on the floorboard. The woman admitted to huffing from the air duster but claimed it was hours ago but since the can was cold police had reason to believe she had been huffing while driving. The child was uninjured but the mother will be charged with inhalation of chemicals and child abuse.
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Two South Dakota Huffing-Related Arrests
Via: News Center 1
Rapid City, SD - Two separate huffing-related arrests occurred this past weekend. The first arrest happened on Friday when officers responded to reports of a man lying in someone's yard smelling a bottle. Police found that the bottle contained paint thinner and he was arrested to ingesting a substance other than alcohol to intoxicate. The second arrest occurred on Sunday when police found a man huffing from a can of air duster and was found to be visibly impaired.
Rapid City, SD - Two separate huffing-related arrests occurred this past weekend. The first arrest happened on Friday when officers responded to reports of a man lying in someone's yard smelling a bottle. Police found that the bottle contained paint thinner and he was arrested to ingesting a substance other than alcohol to intoxicate. The second arrest occurred on Sunday when police found a man huffing from a can of air duster and was found to be visibly impaired.
Wisconsin Man Arrested for Huffing and Driving
Via: Leader-Telegram
Eau Claire County, WI - A man was arrested after he drove into a utility pole. He said he was driving and got dizzy and passed out at the wheel. Police spoke with the man's girlfriend who said he was huffing a can of whipped cream that morning.
Eau Claire County, WI - A man was arrested after he drove into a utility pole. He said he was driving and got dizzy and passed out at the wheel. Police spoke with the man's girlfriend who said he was huffing a can of whipped cream that morning.
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Missouri Man Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter for Huffing and Driving
Via: News-Press Now
St. Joseph, MO - A 23-year-old man, Andrew Willis, was charged with involuntary manslaughter after he caused a head-on collision, killing the other driver. Willis was found with multiple cans of air duster in his car and his blood tested positive for chemicals found in air duster.
St. Joseph, MO - A 23-year-old man, Andrew Willis, was charged with involuntary manslaughter after he caused a head-on collision, killing the other driver. Willis was found with multiple cans of air duster in his car and his blood tested positive for chemicals found in air duster.
Arkansas Police Warn Against Huffing After Three Weekend Arrests
Via: KAIT 8
Batesville, AR - There were three huffing-related incidences over the weekend causing alarm among law enforcement officials. The first arrest came when police responded to reports of a man huffing air duster and driving erratically. The driver denied huffing air duster but police found multiple empty cans in his car. The second arrest happened after a woman crashed into another vehicle then drove away. When police caught up to the woman she said she was looking for help but police found a recently used can of air duster in her car prompting her to confessing to huffing and driving. Then police cited a 13-year-old boy for huffing outside of a Walmart. The boy confessed saying he did it because friends told him it would make him feel good.
Law enforcement is very concerned about the dangers of huffing especially since a man recently died from huffing. They want to encourage store employees and community members to be mindful of large air duster or spray paint purchases and to notify them.
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Wyoming Psychiatrist Convicted for Huffing and Driving
Via: Powell Tribune
Cody, WY - A local psychiatrist, Matthew Hopkins, has been convicted for driving into a car head-on while under the influence of inhalants and injuring the woman in the other vehicle. A jury convicted him of a felony count of aggravated assault and battery and misdemeanor counts of driving while under the influence of a substance and unlawful use of a toxic substance. Hopkins was sentenced to 18 to 36 months in prison for his offenses. The incident occurred after Hopkins inhaled from a can of dust cleaner and tried driving to his office only to pass out at the wheel and drift into the other lane hitting the other car.
Close friends of Hopkins asked for no prison time and instead mandatory rehabilitation but the Deputy Attorney asked for six to eight years since this is not Hopkins first relapse with substance abuse. In 2003, his medical license was suspended in New Hampshire after he was found writing himself prescriptions. From November 2011 to April 2012, his license was suspended in Wyoming for noncompliance with his monitoring program. All of Hopkins license restrictions were removed in 2015 but he began to relapse publicly in later 2016 after the death of his father. In November of 2016, Hopkins was arrested after he clipped a car in a parking lot and drove off. Police believed him to be under the influence but lacked evidence to prove it so he was awaiting trial. In June 2017, he fell off his bike and police officers found his blood alcohol to be more than twice the legal limit.
Due to his long history of substance abuse the judge and jury felt that more than rehabilitation was required for Hopkins. They said that he was very smart and new the dangers of huffing but made the choice to drive regardless. Hopkins relinquished his medical license and will most likely never practice again.
Cody, WY - A local psychiatrist, Matthew Hopkins, has been convicted for driving into a car head-on while under the influence of inhalants and injuring the woman in the other vehicle. A jury convicted him of a felony count of aggravated assault and battery and misdemeanor counts of driving while under the influence of a substance and unlawful use of a toxic substance. Hopkins was sentenced to 18 to 36 months in prison for his offenses. The incident occurred after Hopkins inhaled from a can of dust cleaner and tried driving to his office only to pass out at the wheel and drift into the other lane hitting the other car.
Close friends of Hopkins asked for no prison time and instead mandatory rehabilitation but the Deputy Attorney asked for six to eight years since this is not Hopkins first relapse with substance abuse. In 2003, his medical license was suspended in New Hampshire after he was found writing himself prescriptions. From November 2011 to April 2012, his license was suspended in Wyoming for noncompliance with his monitoring program. All of Hopkins license restrictions were removed in 2015 but he began to relapse publicly in later 2016 after the death of his father. In November of 2016, Hopkins was arrested after he clipped a car in a parking lot and drove off. Police believed him to be under the influence but lacked evidence to prove it so he was awaiting trial. In June 2017, he fell off his bike and police officers found his blood alcohol to be more than twice the legal limit.
Due to his long history of substance abuse the judge and jury felt that more than rehabilitation was required for Hopkins. They said that he was very smart and new the dangers of huffing but made the choice to drive regardless. Hopkins relinquished his medical license and will most likely never practice again.
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Michigan Man Huffs Before Hit-and-Run
Via: 9 and 10 News
Alpena, MI - A man has been accused of huffing before driving and hitting a person. Police were called to the scene and eventually found him and arrested him. Authorities are now using the incident to educate the public on the dangers of inhalant abuse and urging business owners to be mindful of large purchases of items that can be inhaled such as air dusters and aerosols.
Alpena, MI - A man has been accused of huffing before driving and hitting a person. Police were called to the scene and eventually found him and arrested him. Authorities are now using the incident to educate the public on the dangers of inhalant abuse and urging business owners to be mindful of large purchases of items that can be inhaled such as air dusters and aerosols.
Monday, June 4, 2018
Florida Man Arrested for Huffing and Driving
Via: News 4 JAX
Gainsville, FL - A 33-year-old man was arrested for huffing and driving after officials found him slumped over the wheel of his car while holding a can of air duster. Officials knocked on the window of his car but the man proceeded to wake up, inhale from the can, and drive off before he hit two vehicles, a mailbox and finally came to a stop. They were then able to arrest him for property damage, driving without a license, inhaling harmful chemicals and attempting to flee police.
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Indiana Man Killed from Driving and Huffing
Via: Fox 59
Howard County, IN - In early May, a 27-year-old man was killed after driving into oncoming traffic and hitting a semi before being ejected from the car. Officers found a can of computer duster in the victims car but the recent coroner's report determined that there was 1,1-Difluoroethane, a chemical found in most computer cleaners, in his system.
Howard County, IN - In early May, a 27-year-old man was killed after driving into oncoming traffic and hitting a semi before being ejected from the car. Officers found a can of computer duster in the victims car but the recent coroner's report determined that there was 1,1-Difluoroethane, a chemical found in most computer cleaners, in his system.
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Utah Man Hits Gas Pump While Driving and Huffing
Via: St. George News
St. George, UT - A man was arrested after hitting a gas pump causing an explosion and fleeing the scene. After eye-witness reports determined the location of the driver, police arrested him. Luckily due to joint law enforcement and fire department forces there were no injuries.
St. George, UT - A man was arrested after hitting a gas pump causing an explosion and fleeing the scene. After eye-witness reports determined the location of the driver, police arrested him. Luckily due to joint law enforcement and fire department forces there were no injuries.
Friday, May 25, 2018
New Mexico Man Kills Woman While Driving and Huffing
Via: Santa Fe New Mexican
Farmington, NM - A 23-year-old man is accused of killing a 76-year-old woman after driving while under the influence of air duster. The man inhaled from an air duster two to three times before driving off and side swiping a mini-van then driving into the victims yard striking her. He then proceeded to drive through a brick fence and hit a home three houses down before stopping. When questioned the man said he blacked out after inhaling the air duster and woke up after the crash. Despite passing the sobriety test the man was acting erratically according to officials.
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Minnesota Man Arrested After Driving and Huffing
Via: Winona Daily News
Winona, MN - A 28-year-old man was arrested after witnesses reported him driving carelessly and crashing into a tree. He was charged with careless driving, reckless driving, driving with an expired registration and huffing.
Monday, April 30, 2018
California Man Sentenced for Homicide by Intoxicated Use of Vehicle
Via: ABC News
Minneapolis, MN - A California man was just sentenced to 75 years in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of homicide by intoxicated use to vehicle. The man killed three Twin Cities residents last July after huffing cans used to clean keyboards and electronics.
Minneapolis, MN - A California man was just sentenced to 75 years in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of homicide by intoxicated use to vehicle. The man killed three Twin Cities residents last July after huffing cans used to clean keyboards and electronics.
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Oregon Teen Faces Lawsuit After Driving While Under Influence of Inhalants
Via: The Chronicle Online
St. Helens, OR - An 18-year-old, Kody Allen, has been sued for 3 million dollars after committing vehicular manslaughter while under the influence of nitrous oxide. Other defendants that were named were Allen's parents and the owner of the tobacco store where Allen purchased the nitrous oxide. Allen obtained the nitrous oxide from inhaling whipped cream chargers from the tobacco store. He then inhaled them and drove a mile before swerving and killing 34-year-old Arthur Studer. Allen's parents were named, as they are the ones who own the car and are thus liable for his negligence. The owner of the tobacco store was named since Allen was a frequent customer of the store and the owner should have know what Allen's intentions were with the nitrous oxide. The store owner also did not provide Allen any warning for the dangers and side effects.
St. Helens, OR - An 18-year-old, Kody Allen, has been sued for 3 million dollars after committing vehicular manslaughter while under the influence of nitrous oxide. Other defendants that were named were Allen's parents and the owner of the tobacco store where Allen purchased the nitrous oxide. Allen obtained the nitrous oxide from inhaling whipped cream chargers from the tobacco store. He then inhaled them and drove a mile before swerving and killing 34-year-old Arthur Studer. Allen's parents were named, as they are the ones who own the car and are thus liable for his negligence. The owner of the tobacco store was named since Allen was a frequent customer of the store and the owner should have know what Allen's intentions were with the nitrous oxide. The store owner also did not provide Allen any warning for the dangers and side effects.
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Man charged with vehicular homicide after huffing duster
Via: Pensacola News Journal
Pensacola, FL: Man charged with vehicular homicide after huffing a can of aerosol duster could spend 9+ years in prison.
Pensacola, FL: Man charged with vehicular homicide after huffing a can of aerosol duster could spend 9+ years in prison.
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.
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 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.
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.
Thursday, December 1, 2016
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.
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.
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