Via MagicValley.com
A 28-year-old Idaho man was caught huffing in his car. Police were called to a Target parking lot on a suspicious person call. When officers arrived, they saw the man holding a can of computer duster and watched him put the nozzle in his mouth and huff from the can. Police say the man slumped over in the seat of his car, then repeated the process three more times. Officers tried to get the man's attention and noticed blood dripping from his mouth. Fearing for the man's safety, police opened the car door and turned the car off. Officers spent two minutes trying to wake the man up before he regained consciousness. When he woke, the man said he was just detailing his car. The man was cleared by paramedics and taken to jail.
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Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Army Veteran Dies After Years of Huffing
Via the Idaho Statesman:
The Medical Examiner has determined that “toxic asphyxia” was the cause of death of 30 year old Aaron David Draper on August 23.
His high school friend first noticed his problem when they “pulled up to the bar and his girlfriend was in sheer panic mode because she couldn’t find him.” He said he had a stomachache and was going to the store to get something for it. They soon found him behind the bar, passed out after huffing keyboard cleaner. After that friends note his addiction seemed to worsen.
On August 22, his girlfriend dropped him off at the bus station. He was on his way to visit his high school friend. His high school friend texted him to say she would pick him up so he wouldn’t have to take the bus but it was too late. At 6:38 am a county worker noticed his body at the bus stop.
Officers found him “face down against a fence, his skin ashy and discolored.” The police report states that next to him was a can of keyboard cleaner and an opened wrapper for a two-pack of computer duster and the officer wrote "I observed that under the body slightly protruding from under the left side was second matching can. The second can appeared to be in the hand of the deceased."
The Medical Examiner has determined that “toxic asphyxia” was the cause of death of 30 year old Aaron David Draper on August 23.
The
article notes the man had started abusing inhalants in the Army, as a release
from pain from a wound he suffered in a 2005 explosion in Iraq. “He couldn't kick the habit. He got married and had a baby,
but he kept huffing to ease the nightmares he believed post-traumatic stress
disorder caused. He quit, got divorced and started again.” In
2011 he told a reporter that he believed he would die if he couldn’t overcome
his addiction.
Even after treatment at the US Department of Veterans Affairs in Boise, from
April 2011 and February 2012 his arrest record shows 12 huffing related
arrests. On one occasion police found him outside a Wal-Mart with dozens of
cans of keyboard cleaner surrounding him. His high school friend first noticed his problem when they “pulled up to the bar and his girlfriend was in sheer panic mode because she couldn’t find him.” He said he had a stomachache and was going to the store to get something for it. They soon found him behind the bar, passed out after huffing keyboard cleaner. After that friends note his addiction seemed to worsen.
On August 22, his girlfriend dropped him off at the bus station. He was on his way to visit his high school friend. His high school friend texted him to say she would pick him up so he wouldn’t have to take the bus but it was too late. At 6:38 am a county worker noticed his body at the bus stop.
Officers found him “face down against a fence, his skin ashy and discolored.” The police report states that next to him was a can of keyboard cleaner and an opened wrapper for a two-pack of computer duster and the officer wrote "I observed that under the body slightly protruding from under the left side was second matching can. The second can appeared to be in the hand of the deceased."
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
City Takes a Stand on Inhalants in Idaho
Via KMVT.com
The report states, "The new amendment would prohibit the possession of inhalants with the intent to inhale, possession of paraphernalia for the inhalation of inhalants, and also prohibits being present at a place where inhalants are used or held for use.
The new code also refers to not only synthetic drugs but also common everyday inhalants such as spray paints, dust–off and gasoline.
The council approved the amendment unanimously with a 5 to nothing vote."
Thank you to Twin Falls, Idaho for taking a stance on Inhalant Abuse!
The report states, "The new amendment would prohibit the possession of inhalants with the intent to inhale, possession of paraphernalia for the inhalation of inhalants, and also prohibits being present at a place where inhalants are used or held for use.
The new code also refers to not only synthetic drugs but also common everyday inhalants such as spray paints, dust–off and gasoline.
The council approved the amendment unanimously with a 5 to nothing vote."
Thank you to Twin Falls, Idaho for taking a stance on Inhalant Abuse!
Friday, December 30, 2011
He Started Huffing in Iraq
Via the Idaho Statesman:
A 28 year-old Army veteran first tried huffing computer dusters while stationed in Iraq. This past July 19 he was found in a field, surrounded by 42 cans of computer duster spray that he had stolen from Wal-Mart. The only thing he remembers is waking up in the hospital.
The article points out that a 2008 story “that ran in “Knowledge,” which calls itself the official safety magazine of the U.S. Army, reported that 47 members of the U.S. armed forces had died of inhalant use since 1998, more than half of them soldiers.” It also notes that the Department of Defense issued a release in October 2010 warning soldiers about huffing.
The army veteran says he suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2005 and his prescriptions weren’t helping to ease his headaches so he turned to computer dusters. He points out “It was very prevalent in the military. It’s readily available, and there is no drug test for it. It’s so fast-acting, it doesn’t leave a trace in your blood and urine.”
After reading about the dangers of huffing he stopped but two years later once he returned home he turned to dusters to help relieve PTSD induced nightmares. He quit after his wife threatened to kick him out and got outpatient treatment through the VA but started again after he got divorced.
His parents set him up with inpatient treatment at the VA hospital in Idaho but he soon started huffing once released. Police records show he was charged with “misdemeanor intoxication by inhalation of a toxic substance eight times between April and May” but he didn’t recall much of the incidents so never followed up. It led to jail time on a failure to appear in court which cost him his job and a chance to get back into a VA rehab program. Soon after he was found in the field with the 42 cans of computer dusting spray.
He was released from the hospital and went back to Washington state to get treatment for PTSD. He turned himself in on the burglary charge for the stolen dusters and plead guilty to the lesser charge of misdemeanor petit theft. His message to teens is “Don’t try inhalants. Ever. “I want to be done with it,” he said. “(Huffing) ruined my marriage, it ruined a lot of my friendships. It’s almost ruined my relationship with my parents.”
A 28 year-old Army veteran first tried huffing computer dusters while stationed in Iraq. This past July 19 he was found in a field, surrounded by 42 cans of computer duster spray that he had stolen from Wal-Mart. The only thing he remembers is waking up in the hospital.
The article points out that a 2008 story “that ran in “Knowledge,” which calls itself the official safety magazine of the U.S. Army, reported that 47 members of the U.S. armed forces had died of inhalant use since 1998, more than half of them soldiers.” It also notes that the Department of Defense issued a release in October 2010 warning soldiers about huffing.
The army veteran says he suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2005 and his prescriptions weren’t helping to ease his headaches so he turned to computer dusters. He points out “It was very prevalent in the military. It’s readily available, and there is no drug test for it. It’s so fast-acting, it doesn’t leave a trace in your blood and urine.”
After reading about the dangers of huffing he stopped but two years later once he returned home he turned to dusters to help relieve PTSD induced nightmares. He quit after his wife threatened to kick him out and got outpatient treatment through the VA but started again after he got divorced.
His parents set him up with inpatient treatment at the VA hospital in Idaho but he soon started huffing once released. Police records show he was charged with “misdemeanor intoxication by inhalation of a toxic substance eight times between April and May” but he didn’t recall much of the incidents so never followed up. It led to jail time on a failure to appear in court which cost him his job and a chance to get back into a VA rehab program. Soon after he was found in the field with the 42 cans of computer dusting spray.
He was released from the hospital and went back to Washington state to get treatment for PTSD. He turned himself in on the burglary charge for the stolen dusters and plead guilty to the lesser charge of misdemeanor petit theft. His message to teens is “Don’t try inhalants. Ever. “I want to be done with it,” he said. “(Huffing) ruined my marriage, it ruined a lot of my friendships. It’s almost ruined my relationship with my parents.”
Caught Stealing Duster in Idaho
Via the Moscow-Pullman Daily News in Idaho:
A 27 year old man was arrested earlier this month after an off-duty police officer saw him remove a can of computer dusting spray after leaving Wal-Mart. The man was charged with "third-degree theft, unlawful inhalation and unlawful use and possession of inhalants.”
A 27 year old man was arrested earlier this month after an off-duty police officer saw him remove a can of computer dusting spray after leaving Wal-Mart. The man was charged with "third-degree theft, unlawful inhalation and unlawful use and possession of inhalants.”
Friday, November 11, 2011
Man Steals 42 Cans of Computer Duster
Via Idaho Statesman in Idaho
A 28-year-old man was charged with felony burglary for stealing 42 cans of computer duster from a store in July. Employees reported that the man took multiple cans and left the store without paying, then returned several times repeating the action. Police found the man behind the store with 42 empty cans. The crime of burglary is punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
A 28-year-old man was charged with felony burglary for stealing 42 cans of computer duster from a store in July. Employees reported that the man took multiple cans and left the store without paying, then returned several times repeating the action. Police found the man behind the store with 42 empty cans. The crime of burglary is punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Update: Monday's Fatal Inhalant Related Crash in Idaho
In a follow-up to the fatal inhalant related car crash in Idaho earlier this week, police note the driver and passenger were fighting over the can of computer duster immediately before the accident.
The Jeep Cherokee “went off the highway, through several small trees and hit one large one.” The driver died at the hospital, the passenger’s injuries are not life threatening.
The article notes that the local Idaho State Police Troopers “do not recall investigating a fatal crash involving huffing. He said that without toxicology tests, it's unclear how much of a factor it played in Monday's crash.”
Frighteningly, the article also points out that “another Treasure Valley teen died earlier this year after abusing inhalants. A 15-year-old Star boy who had been huffing refrigerant was found dead in a neighborhood pond in July.” More information on that case here.
The Jeep Cherokee “went off the highway, through several small trees and hit one large one.” The driver died at the hospital, the passenger’s injuries are not life threatening.
The article notes that the local Idaho State Police Troopers “do not recall investigating a fatal crash involving huffing. He said that without toxicology tests, it's unclear how much of a factor it played in Monday's crash.”
Frighteningly, the article also points out that “another Treasure Valley teen died earlier this year after abusing inhalants. A 15-year-old Star boy who had been huffing refrigerant was found dead in a neighborhood pond in July.” More information on that case here.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
19 Year-Old Idaho Man Killed After Huffing While Driving
Via News Talk 620 KBOI in Idaho
Last night, a 19 year old man was killed in an inhalant related crash.
Idaho State Police note that both the driver and passenger were huffing computer duster when the driver lost control of the car. It “rolled near the off-ramp, hit a tree and landed in the parking lot of a motel.” The two men were taken to the hospital where the driver died. The passenger is still in the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Last night, a 19 year old man was killed in an inhalant related crash.
Idaho State Police note that both the driver and passenger were huffing computer duster when the driver lost control of the car. It “rolled near the off-ramp, hit a tree and landed in the parking lot of a motel.” The two men were taken to the hospital where the driver died. The passenger is still in the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Inhalant Penalties in Idaho
Via the Times-News Magic Valley in Idaho:
An article about a synthetic marijuana ban in Cassia County included an interesting inhalant reference. “A minor found guilty of possession of inhalants currently faces a penalty of up to 30 days in juvenile detention and a $300 fine."
Note the next statement: “Those caught providing minors with synthetic marijuana face up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.”
Is this fair or should the penalties be the same? Your thoughts?
An article about a synthetic marijuana ban in Cassia County included an interesting inhalant reference. “A minor found guilty of possession of inhalants currently faces a penalty of up to 30 days in juvenile detention and a $300 fine."
Note the next statement: “Those caught providing minors with synthetic marijuana face up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.”
Is this fair or should the penalties be the same? Your thoughts?
Monday, September 13, 2010
Boys Found with Spice- Arrested for Inhalant Abuse
From The Standard Journal in Idaho:
Last week two boys were found in possession of “Spice, tobacco and drug paraphernalia.” Police found the two in a parked car behind a medical office building.
The boys were “issued misdemeanor citations for possession of inhalants by a minor and underage possession of tobacco.” The police department’s policy is that “smoking Spice falls under Idaho's prohibition of use of inhalants by juveniles.”
The boys were questioned and released to their parents.
The article notes that “Spice is a legally available blend of herbs sprayed with chemicals that can be used as a substitute for marijuana.” More info can be found here.
Last week two boys were found in possession of “Spice, tobacco and drug paraphernalia.” Police found the two in a parked car behind a medical office building.
The boys were “issued misdemeanor citations for possession of inhalants by a minor and underage possession of tobacco.” The police department’s policy is that “smoking Spice falls under Idaho's prohibition of use of inhalants by juveniles.”
The boys were questioned and released to their parents.
The article notes that “Spice is a legally available blend of herbs sprayed with chemicals that can be used as a substitute for marijuana.” More info can be found here.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Coroner: Refrigerant Implicated In Drowning
From KIVI-TV (July 9):
An Idaho teen shared her homage at a memorial for her deceased friend. She sat in solitude as she read her poem between two crosses. Following the July 6 drowning of 15-year old, the town has asked many questions about inhalants. Adults appear unaware teens were getting high from household products. Teens simply did not know it could kill.
Previously, the cause of death was uncertain. An autopsy now shows drowning ultimately caused the young man to stop breathing. It is also clear inhalants played a role. Between the accident and now, reports surfaced that the victim was huffing refrigerant prior to the incident.
"I guess it's this new thing everyone's doing," one teen suggests. Hopefully, that will change.
An Idaho teen shared her homage at a memorial for her deceased friend. She sat in solitude as she read her poem between two crosses. Following the July 6 drowning of 15-year old, the town has asked many questions about inhalants. Adults appear unaware teens were getting high from household products. Teens simply did not know it could kill.
Previously, the cause of death was uncertain. An autopsy now shows drowning ultimately caused the young man to stop breathing. It is also clear inhalants played a role. Between the accident and now, reports surfaced that the victim was huffing refrigerant prior to the incident.
"I guess it's this new thing everyone's doing," one teen suggests. Hopefully, that will change.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Did Inhalant Abuse Cause Idaho Drowning?
From KBOI 2 News (July 9):
New information suggests a recent drowning victim huffed refrigerant before the accident. Last week, locals pulled an unconscious boy from a pond after he was seen floating in the water. The teen was swimming with a friend when he lost consciousness. Neither the first responders or emergency technicians were able to revive the young man.
Teens are aware peers abuse household products to get high. "I've done it with whipped cream cans..." one teen confesses. Another teen admitted to feeling peer pressure to use saying"...it's like when you're with friends and they're doing it, so you do it."
It is unclear if the inhalants caused or contributed to the 15-year old's death. It is clear that the town's greatest danger may be in the home, not outside.
New information suggests a recent drowning victim huffed refrigerant before the accident. Last week, locals pulled an unconscious boy from a pond after he was seen floating in the water. The teen was swimming with a friend when he lost consciousness. Neither the first responders or emergency technicians were able to revive the young man.
Teens are aware peers abuse household products to get high. "I've done it with whipped cream cans..." one teen confesses. Another teen admitted to feeling peer pressure to use saying"...it's like when you're with friends and they're doing it, so you do it."
It is unclear if the inhalants caused or contributed to the 15-year old's death. It is clear that the town's greatest danger may be in the home, not outside.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Under the Influence in Idaho
From the Twin Falls Times-News in Idaho:
Yesterday in the 5th District Court, a 49 year old man was arraigned for “under the influence of inhalants.” He entered a no guilty plea, was appointed a public defender and was released on his own recognizance.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Four Teens Crash Car After Huffing During Lunch Break
From LocalNews8.com in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Yesterday afternoon, four high school students crashed their car into a utility pole after huffing computer dusting spray during their lunch break.
The article notes that “one student suffered a head laceration” and that the “female driver is being charged with driving under the influence and all four students might face additional charges for huffing fumes.”
Yesterday afternoon, four high school students crashed their car into a utility pole after huffing computer dusting spray during their lunch break.
The article notes that “one student suffered a head laceration” and that the “female driver is being charged with driving under the influence and all four students might face additional charges for huffing fumes.”
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