Via the NY Daily News:
A 14 year old honor student from Porter Ranch, California is dead after huffing from a can of computer duster.
The girl’s younger sibling found her “in bed with her nostrils taped shut and a can of computer duster still clinging to her mouth.” The media reports indicate she died from cardiac arrest.
Her mom notes "I'm positive my daughter didn't realize it had the potential to kill her” and she stated that while they had addressed substance abuse with all three of their teenage daughters, they were “taken off guard” by the issue of inhalants. They are now encouraging other parents to talk to their children about how dangerous inhalants can be.
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Friday, March 22, 2013
Transient Man Arrested for Huffing Starter Fluid on Train Tracks in Oregon
Via NR Today in Oregon:
A 52 year old transient man was arrested after allegedly huffing a can of starter fluid on the railroad tracks. He resisted arrest but was booked on “suspicion of criminal trespassing, unlawful possession of inhalants and resisting arrest.”
A 52 year old transient man was arrested after allegedly huffing a can of starter fluid on the railroad tracks. He resisted arrest but was booked on “suspicion of criminal trespassing, unlawful possession of inhalants and resisting arrest.”
Kentucky Woman Crashes Car After Huffing
Via 14.com News in Kentucky:
A 33 year-old Greenville, Kentucky woman has been arrested after an inhalant abuse related car crash. She lost control of her car in a parking lot and struck a pole. The article notes “she was determined to be under the influence of canned, compressed air; commonly referred to as "dusting" and charged with DUI, operating on a suspended/revoked operator's license, and failure of non-owner to maintain required insurance.”
* please note that the product is not "canned air"- see our FAQ sheet here for more details
A 33 year-old Greenville, Kentucky woman has been arrested after an inhalant abuse related car crash. She lost control of her car in a parking lot and struck a pole. The article notes “she was determined to be under the influence of canned, compressed air; commonly referred to as "dusting" and charged with DUI, operating on a suspended/revoked operator's license, and failure of non-owner to maintain required insurance.”
* please note that the product is not "canned air"- see our FAQ sheet here for more details
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
California Girl Dead After Huffing From Air Conditioner
Via the San Bernardino Sun in California:
A 12 year old girl is dead after huffing refrigerant from an air conditioning unit in California.
On February 28th, her mom received a call from her family telling her they had found the girl on the bathroom floor of her grandmother’s house, where she lived, and she wasn’t breathing. Four days later she was taken off life support. The girl’s cousins admitted to having huffed previously and noted it was a common occurrence in their middle school.
A 12 year old girl is dead after huffing refrigerant from an air conditioning unit in California.
On February 28th, her mom received a call from her family telling her they had found the girl on the bathroom floor of her grandmother’s house, where she lived, and she wasn’t breathing. Four days later she was taken off life support. The girl’s cousins admitted to having huffed previously and noted it was a common occurrence in their middle school.
Teens Huffing on School Bus in Tennessee
Via Local 8 TV in Tennessee:
A school resource officer saw five teens huffing computer dusting spray, or what he termed “brain duster” on the school bus. The teens have been charged with: “intoxication by an inhalant” and they are suspended pending a hearing at the school.
He spoke to another resource officer in another district and found it was happening in that community as well. The article references a survey of high school students in 2011 in Knox County that showed one in ten students “had inhaled some sort of aerosol to get high.”
A school resource officer saw five teens huffing computer dusting spray, or what he termed “brain duster” on the school bus. The teens have been charged with: “intoxication by an inhalant” and they are suspended pending a hearing at the school.
He spoke to another resource officer in another district and found it was happening in that community as well. The article references a survey of high school students in 2011 in Knox County that showed one in ten students “had inhaled some sort of aerosol to get high.”
Loud Inhalant Abuse in Pennsylvania Leads to Recovery of Stolen Property
Via the Citizens Voice in Pennsylvania:
Last week police responded to a report of three men “huffing from a can and shouting in the street.” When they arrived they found a 20 year old man in possession of a 12 ounce can of computer dusting spray. The police report notes his nose was red and inflamed. When they searched the man they found items later confirmed as stolen from Wal-Mart. The man was charged with “possessing stolen property, possessing a solvent to release toxic vapors, inhaling toxic releasing substances and public drunkenness.”
Last week police responded to a report of three men “huffing from a can and shouting in the street.” When they arrived they found a 20 year old man in possession of a 12 ounce can of computer dusting spray. The police report notes his nose was red and inflamed. When they searched the man they found items later confirmed as stolen from Wal-Mart. The man was charged with “possessing stolen property, possessing a solvent to release toxic vapors, inhaling toxic releasing substances and public drunkenness.”
84 Year Old Kentucky Man Knocked To Ground in Huffing Hit and Run
Via WKYT in Kentucky:
Earlier this month an elderly man was the victim of a hit and run accident after the driver of the car had been huffing.
The 84 year old was at mid-day mass on a Monday when he went to help a man who appeared to be having a seizure in a car. He noticed the man was huffing and asked him to turn off the engine or he was going to call the police. The driver sped off, knocking the elderly man to the ground where he hit his head. Police were still searching for the driver.
Atlanta Teens Huffing From Air Conditioners
Via WSB TV and the CBS affiliate in Atlanta:
Six high school students are facing charges after they were found vandalizing a home air conditioning unit in an attempt to get high.
The homeowner heard noises on the back deck and saw teens “rolling around on the ground, having a hard time standing up” and “The one kid who was laying behind the unit had his mouth against it and just sucking it in.” He took photos of the teens from the window and when he went outside to confront them they were disoriented and dazed.
When the teens ran off they left their book bags behind which is how the police were able to identify them. They have been charged with misdemeanor criminal trespass, destruction of property and theft. The home owner notes it is the second time in two weeks he has caught teens huffing the refrigerant out of his air conditioner.
Six high school students are facing charges after they were found vandalizing a home air conditioning unit in an attempt to get high.
The homeowner heard noises on the back deck and saw teens “rolling around on the ground, having a hard time standing up” and “The one kid who was laying behind the unit had his mouth against it and just sucking it in.” He took photos of the teens from the window and when he went outside to confront them they were disoriented and dazed.
When the teens ran off they left their book bags behind which is how the police were able to identify them. They have been charged with misdemeanor criminal trespass, destruction of property and theft. The home owner notes it is the second time in two weeks he has caught teens huffing the refrigerant out of his air conditioner.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Florida Woman Leads Police on Chase After Huffing
Via Tampa Bay Online in Florida:
Yesterday, a 41 year old Sarasota woman was taken into custody after an inhalant related car chase.
Police were responding to a report of a suspicious vehicle when the car came at them. They attempted various maneuvers before finally being able to stop the car. The driver did not want to step out of the car and police thought she may be suicidal so a negotiator was called. It was then that deputies noticed she had been huffing nitrous oxide. She has been charged with “fleeing to elude, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on a law enforcement officer, unlawful distribution of nitrous oxide and two counts of resisting arrest without violence.”
Yesterday, a 41 year old Sarasota woman was taken into custody after an inhalant related car chase.
Police were responding to a report of a suspicious vehicle when the car came at them. They attempted various maneuvers before finally being able to stop the car. The driver did not want to step out of the car and police thought she may be suicidal so a negotiator was called. It was then that deputies noticed she had been huffing nitrous oxide. She has been charged with “fleeing to elude, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on a law enforcement officer, unlawful distribution of nitrous oxide and two counts of resisting arrest without violence.”
Connecticut Man Caught Huffing Behind Hotel
Via Danbury Daily Voice
A 37 year-old Danbury, CT man was found by police in a wooded area behind a local hotel. Police said the man was slumped over with his face in mud. When woken by the police, the man grabbed a nearby aerosol can and attempted to huff again. A police office knocked the can away, and in the process was struck in the leg by the man. The man is being charged with, "criminal trespass, assaulting a public safety officer and interfering with an officer’s duties."
A 37 year-old Danbury, CT man was found by police in a wooded area behind a local hotel. Police said the man was slumped over with his face in mud. When woken by the police, the man grabbed a nearby aerosol can and attempted to huff again. A police office knocked the can away, and in the process was struck in the leg by the man. The man is being charged with, "criminal trespass, assaulting a public safety officer and interfering with an officer’s duties."
Friday, March 1, 2013
Man Evaluated After Huffing Gasoline in Missouri
Via the St. Charles Patch in Missouri:
The local police blotter notes that on February 15, a man was found huffing gasoline on Veterans Memorial Highway. He was taken to the hospital for evaluation.
The local police blotter notes that on February 15, a man was found huffing gasoline on Veterans Memorial Highway. He was taken to the hospital for evaluation.
Huffing Inside and Outside Stores in North Carolina
Via 1240 3WC in North Carolina:
Wilkesboro Police were called to a Lowes for a report of a possible shoplifter. When they arrived they were told a man had walked out of the store without paying for the can of computer dusting spray in his possession. A witness noted the man had been huffing the product both inside and outside the store.
The man at first denied it but then admitted to stealing the duster and huffing from the product. He was arrested and taken to jail with a $500 bond.
Wilkesboro Police were called to a Lowes for a report of a possible shoplifter. When they arrived they were told a man had walked out of the store without paying for the can of computer dusting spray in his possession. A witness noted the man had been huffing the product both inside and outside the store.
The man at first denied it but then admitted to stealing the duster and huffing from the product. He was arrested and taken to jail with a $500 bond.
Inhalant Abuse on the Rise in Wisconsin
Via WSAU in Wisconsin:
According to the article “huffing” is again on the rise in Wisconsin. Rhinelander school officials took quick action once they discovered children were using body spray to get high.
The school contacted the parents and put out a good reminder that “this particular buzz could be your last. The biggest danger is it might be the last breath that they take. It’s like Russian roulette. You never know what is going to stop your heart or what casualty is going to happen. Some people will die the first time they huff. Others may die the 50th time they huff. It’s very high risk and it’s very addicting.”
According to the article “huffing” is again on the rise in Wisconsin. Rhinelander school officials took quick action once they discovered children were using body spray to get high.
The school contacted the parents and put out a good reminder that “this particular buzz could be your last. The biggest danger is it might be the last breath that they take. It’s like Russian roulette. You never know what is going to stop your heart or what casualty is going to happen. Some people will die the first time they huff. Others may die the 50th time they huff. It’s very high risk and it’s very addicting.”
New Inhalant Data from Connecticut
Via the Putnam County Courier in Connecticut:
The Putnam Communities that Care Coalition recently released the findings of the 2012 Prevention Needs Assessment Survey.
The survey revealed that 7 percent of the county’s teens has used inhalants to get high and that half of these 8th to 12th graders used an inhalant within the past month.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Two People in Kentucky Arrested for Inhaling Computer Dusters
Via WPSD Local 6
Two Kentucky people, a 33-year-old man and 27-year-old woman, were jailed on Tuesday after police saw them huffing computer dusters in their home. The police were called to the house and watched its occupants inhale dusters from across the street. Police found an addition 12 empty cans inside of the home. Both people have been charged with Criminal Possession of a Noxious Substance.
Two Kentucky people, a 33-year-old man and 27-year-old woman, were jailed on Tuesday after police saw them huffing computer dusters in their home. The police were called to the house and watched its occupants inhale dusters from across the street. Police found an addition 12 empty cans inside of the home. Both people have been charged with Criminal Possession of a Noxious Substance.
Florida Woman Huff Dusters in Walmart Bathroom
Via Palm Harbor Patch
The Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies responded to a call Sunday afternoon when a 35-year-old woman was seen inhaling a computer duster spray in a Palm Harbor Walmart Bathroom. She was found with two cans of duster spray and admitted to buying the duster at Walmart and going to the bathroom to inhale it.
She has been charged with inhalation of a harmful chemical.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Missouri Man Dies, Inhales Dusters
VIA Lake Expo and News Tribune
Emergency responders found a 33-year-old man dead in a motel
Monday morning and authorities have said huffing is likely the cause. He and a
companion had bought more than 50 cans of aerosol dusting spray in the three
days preceding his death, all of which were found empty in the room.
Ohio Man Charged for Huffing Spray Paint
VIA Fox 45 Now
A 47-year-old man was arrested around 4 a.m. on Monday when
police noticed him walking down the street with gold-colored spray paint around
his nose and mouth, and on his hands.
The
man has been arrested twice for Abusing Harmful Intoxicants. He reportedly told the police he had stopped
huffing but a little voice told him to do it.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Four Huffing Related Incidents in One Week For Montana Man
Via the MT Standard in Montana:
Police suspect “huffing” was involved in a 26 year old man’s three traffic accidents last week.
The first accident took place on February 13th when the man allegedly hit a utility truck. Field sobriety tests took too long to conduct and thus were inconclusive. The following day the man crashed a car into another utility pole, was treated at a medical center for injuries, and charged in connection with DUI.
Two days later while was free on bond he allegedly hit the loading dock at a Wal-Mart. On this third incident police determined he was huffing computer dusting spray so he was arrested on misdemeanor DUI. The following day he was found passed out in the Wal-Mart’s restroom. It was determined he had been huffing computer duster. He was treated at the hospital and faces misdemeanor charges of possession of toxic substances.
Police suspect “huffing” was involved in a 26 year old man’s three traffic accidents last week.
The first accident took place on February 13th when the man allegedly hit a utility truck. Field sobriety tests took too long to conduct and thus were inconclusive. The following day the man crashed a car into another utility pole, was treated at a medical center for injuries, and charged in connection with DUI.
Two days later while was free on bond he allegedly hit the loading dock at a Wal-Mart. On this third incident police determined he was huffing computer dusting spray so he was arrested on misdemeanor DUI. The following day he was found passed out in the Wal-Mart’s restroom. It was determined he had been huffing computer duster. He was treated at the hospital and faces misdemeanor charges of possession of toxic substances.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
ACE at the AHR Expo
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| Diversified Booth with ACE materials. |
A huge thank you to ACE Supporters Bill Frauenheim and Diversified CPC for representing ACE at the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigerating (AHR) Exposition; the event was from January 28-30th in Dallas, Texas. As a member of ACE, Bill has gone above and beyond in reaching out to spread awareness on inhalant abuse prevention.
The AHR Expo featured more than 51,000 attendees from the HVACR (Heating, Ventalation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigerant) industry. Having ACE materials at the event allowed ACE to reach many new industry professionals that will be able to share these resources with their consumers.
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| Bill continuing to spread awareness on inhalant abuse prevention. |
ACE materials were placed at the Diversified booth for all participants of the expo to browse and take. Bill was also present at the booth to answer any questions and inform participants of the importance of stepping up within the industry to help educate consumers on inhalant abuse.
Thank you Bill and Diversified for your continued support!
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