Lang
10/23/19
An Iowa City man with a history of huffing from aerosol cans has been arrested again for the same offense.
Iowa City Police responded to Staples on South Riverside Drive just before 8pm on October 17th. Investigators say they observed 28-year-old Max Wehrle of Michael Street behind the building using inhalants. He showed signs of being impaired and admitted to huffing.
Wehrle was arrested and charged with Public Intoxication.
The ICPD was called to Walmart on Highway 1 West two days earlier for Wehrle huffing cans inside the bottle return room. Wehrle allegedly attempted to flee from arriving officers. It was also discovered that he had allegedly stolen $22.63 in merchandise.
Wehrle had been issued a criminal trespass warning for Walmart for previously huffing on the property. He was charged with 3rd Degree Theft, Simulated Public Intoxication and 1st Offense Trespassing. If convicted on all charges, he faces a maximum of 25 months in prison.