Massachusetts Man Arrested for Huffing

Via: Salem Patch

Andover, MA- A 20-year-old man was arrested after police responded to a call reporting a man looking through shopping carts in the local BJ's store. The police arrested him for prowling and inhaling aerosols.

Pregnant Woman Arrested for Huffing in CVS Twice in One Month

Via the Salem Patch in Massachusetts:

The police blotter notes that on the afternoon of June 15th police responded to a CVS for a shoplifting incident involving a 31 year old pregnant woman who "appeared high" after huffing a product.  She was arrested on a charge of huffing toxic vapors and shoplifting by asportation. This was the second time she had been arrested for the same charges this month.

Army Vet Charged with Inhalant Abuse for Third Time in Massachusetts

Via the Berkshire Eagle in Massachusetts:

For the third time, a 32 year old man has been found passed out behind the wheel of his truck with the engine running. A can of computer duster was still in his hand and several empty cans were found nearby.

The same officer that found him also charged him in August 2013 after he was found impaired after allegedly huffing computer duster. The man is currently on probation on charges of negligent operation and driving under the influence from a similar incident in November.

His attorney claims computer duster wasn't included as a drug under the operating under the influence of drugs statute. He also noted his client was an Iraq War veteran who was given a medical discharge for PTSD after 12 years in the Army. The judge released the man on personal recognizance with restrictions.

Massachusetts Man Found Huffing in His Car

Via the North Reading Patch in Massachusetts:

The police blotter notes that on March 28^th, officers responded to reports of a man huffing from an aerosol container in a car.

Massachusetts Pair Caught Huffing Nitrous from Balloons

Via the Braintree Patch in Massachusetts:

Earlier this month a 23 year old man and a 44 year old woman were arrested after police found the pair huffing from balloons and a tank.

A police officer noticed a car "traveling slowly" before coming to a stop and partially blocking the road. When he approached the car he saw the man "holding a black object in his left hand near his face." When the man saw the officer he "frantically removed the object from his face and began concealing it under the driver's seat." Meanwhile the woman was trying to conceal a large blue nitrous tank between her legs. They were charged with inhaling a toxic substance.

Massachusetts Woman Arrested Twice in One Week for Inhalant Abuse

Via the Sentinel and Enterprise in Massachusetts:

A 30 year old woman was arrested twice in one week for huffing computer dusting spray.  

Police responded to a call of a woman who had been in a McDonald’s bathroom for a long time. Management assisted the police in unlocking the stall and they found the woman unconscious on the floor with two cans of computer duster (one empty, one full) on the floor. 

A few days later she was found outside a Walmart huffing duster she had stolen from the store. In her possession, officers found three cans of computer duster. She was arraigned on charges of shoplifting and inhaling glue or a toxic substance.

Man High on Inhalants Pulls Knife on Officer and Gets Shot

Via the Brookline Wicked Local in Massachusetts:

Police responding to a call of a man who had been abusing inhalants and threatening people with a knife. They knocked on the door and a 27 year old man lunged at the officers while holding a knife. One of the officers fired two rounds, one of which hit the man in his trunk. The officer was placed on leave and the man is in the hospital being treated for his wounds.

Massachusetts Man Arrested for Huffing at Walmart

Via the Salem Patch in Massachusetts:

The local police blotter notes that this past Monday police responded to a medical emergency at Walmart and found a 47 year old man sitting in the electronics department with his head down.  It was determined that he had been huffing and he was arrested on charges of huffing toxic vapors and shoplifting merchandise by asportation.

Caught Huffing in a Starbucks in Massachusetts

Via the Arlington Patch in Massachusetts:

Last week a man was removed from a Starbucks after huffing from two cans of computer duster that were within a plastic bag. He admitted to inhaling the substance and police gave the man a verbal no trespass order.

Young Man Found Dead Off of Massachusetts Highway

Via Wicked Local Wareham in Massachusetts:

A 22-year-old Stoughton man was recently found dead off Cranberry Highway in East Wareham, Massachusetts. Officials found multiple cans of compressed-gas duster and cleaning products around the body, indicating the man had been huffing.

The man appeared to have been left there for two to three days before police arrived.

Massachusetts Woman Arrested For Huffing Dusters in Counseling Center Bathroom

Via the MetroWest Daily News in Massachusetts:

A 54 year old woman was arrested after police found her “huffing” computer dusting spray in the bathroom of a counseling center.  

The woman had gone to the center for counseling and a staff member reported hearing someone abusing inhalants in a bathroom stall. Police found three empty cans of computer duster and saw the woman huffing from a 4^th can.  While struggling with the officer she finished the 4^th can and admitted she tried huffing after seeing it on television.  She has been charged with inhaling toxic vapors.

Massachusetts Man Arrested for Huffing Chemicals

Via the Fenway-Kenmore Patch in Massachusetts

A man was arrested last week after officers noticed multiple individuals crowded around a vehicle. There were deflated balloons on the ground and two frozen air tanks in the vehicle, which the officers suspect were being used for nitrous oxide huffing. The suspects attempted to close the van and drive away but were stopped by the officers. One man was arrested and charged with possession of intoxicating vapors

Massachusetts Woman Pleads Guilty in Huffing Crash

Via Insurance Journal

According to the report, an 18-year old Massachusetts woman plead guilty to charges including aggravated assault and battery causing serious bodily injury, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and impeded operation. The woman was huffing dusters when she lost consciousness, struck a woman, traveled 50 feet and hit two more people. She will serve two years in prison, three years probation, and lose her driver's license for five years.

Massachusetts Repeat Offender

Via the Braintree Patch in Massachusetts:

Last week, a Massachusetts man was arrested for the second time this month for “creating a disturbance” while huffing. The man had previously been arrested for huffing and harassing customers at a local store.

Most recently, the man was shouting threats at his neighbors in a condominium complex. When police arrived on the scene, they reported that they “could hear hissing sounds that they associated with huffing.” The man was semi-conscious and had a can of industrial strength duster.

The man resisted arrest, so police pepper-sprayed him. He was charged with inhaling toxic vapors and resisting arrest.