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Atchison man arrested for allegedly " huffing"

By Brian Hagen

01/04/2025

(KAIR)--An Atchison man, reported as suspicious while sitting in a vehicle parked in a downtown Atchison parking lot, is facing municipal charges for what's legally identified as "unlawful abuse of toxic vapors" and could face criminal charges, pending a review by the Atchison County Attorney's Office.

That's according to Atchison Police Chief Mike Wilson who tells MSC News officers, Wednesday evening shortly after 5:00, responded to the 700 block of Kansas Avenue parking lot where they located 34-year-old William Bartlett who, while sitting in the vehicle, was allegedly inhaling fumes from an aerosol air duster can.

Such substance abuse, commonly known as "huffing," involves inhaling fumes from household substances in search of a euphoric high, with Wilson calling the practice "extremely risky." The act of inhaling such toxic vapors can also be fatal.

According to Wilson, the responding officers "located multiple cans of aerosol duster cans in the vehicle" and arrested Bartlett, with the act of huffing prohibited by both Municipal Ordinance and State Statute.

Currently charged under the City ordinance, Bartlett was issued a notice to appear in Municipal Court, but could face state charges pending the outcome of the County Attorney's review of the case file.

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