BEAR, DE – A 30-year-old man, Dane Smith of Ocean View, Delaware, was arrested on Tuesday, following an incident at a Lowe’s store located at 1030 East Songsmith Drive in Bear, Delaware. Smith is facing multiple charges, including shoplifting, lewdness, and resisting arrest with force or violence.
According to the Delaware State Police, troopers responded to the Lowe’s store after receiving a report of a shoplifter. Upon arrival, they discovered that Smith had passed out in a store aisle after intentionally inhaling numerous cans of air duster spray he did not purchase.
Additionally, Smith exposed his genitals and vomited on himself, causing a disturbance among other shoppers.
When a trooper tried to take Smith into custody, he physically resisted arrest and struggled with the officer. The trooper used a Taser to subdue Smith, who was then taken to a local hospital for medical treatment. After his release, Smith was transported to Troop 2 and charged with resisting arrest with force or violence, offensive touching of a law enforcement officer, shoplifting under $1,500, lewdness, menacing, inhaling intoxicating fumes or vapors, and disorderly conduct.
Smith was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $6,000 secured bond.