Norfolk driver arrested for huffing aerosol twice in two days

NORFOLK, Neb. – A 30-year-old Norfolk man was arrested twice in two days for allegedly huffing aerosol in a car.
Officers were first called to a one-vehicle accident near 13th Street and Nebraska Avenue in Norfolk Friday afternoon. A Norfolk Police press release states that arriving officers observed the driver exhibiting signs of impairment.
Witnesses told officers that the driver had possession of an aerosol air duster can before authorities arrived on the scene. Officers recovered two cans matching witness descriptions in the driver’s car.
The driver, Christopher Mueller, was arrested for second offense driving under the influence of drugs – inhaling intoxicants. He was booked into the Norfolk city jail, posted bond, and was released.
A day later, Norfolk Police were called to a parking lot in the 2300 block of Taylor Avenue. A caller stated that there was a man sitting in a vehicle huffing from a can and was afraid that the man would drive away.
They further indicated that they believed the man was the same person who involved in an accident the day before and provided a description and location of the vehicle.
An arriving officer said that they observed that Mueller had an air duster can in his hand near his chest. The officer also reported seeing Mueller’s head constantly falling forward and moving backward before eventually inhaling from the can.
Two additional cans of air dusters were reportedly located on the front seat of Mueller's vehicle. Officers said the temperature of the cans was cold, indicating they had been recently used. Officers also stated that they recovered receipts from a nearby business that indicated Mueller had purchased three cans of air duster earlier in the day.
Mueller placed under arrest for inhaling or drinking certain intoxicating substances. He was evaluated by Norfolk Rescue and taken to the Norfolk City Jail.