Tasered Homeless Man Catches On Fire

Ohio Fire Ohio Police Say Officers Struggled with Man Inhaling from Aerosol Can..

by Associated Press

Published: Wed, August 19, 2009 - 8:45 am CST Last Updated: Wed, August 19, 2009 - 8:47 am CST

(AP) Police in Ohio say officers using a new Taser stun gun briefly set a homeless man on fire while trying to subdue him.

A police report in Lancaster (LANG'-kuh-stur), about 30 miles southeast of Columbus, says one officer had seen the man inhaling a chemical from an aerosol can Monday night. That officer and another then struggled with the suspect, and the Taser was used. A flame appeared on the man's chest, and officers patted it down.

Police Chief David Bailey says 31-year-old Daniel Wood was not seriously hurt.

The department's policy warns against using Tasers when flammable chemicals may be present. Bailey says officers acted appropriately.

Wood was charged with abusing harmful intoxicants and other counts. Court records do not list his attorney.

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BamaBob Says:

Thu, Aug 20, 2009 at 6:27 am

Tell her the man just heard that Al Franken is now a U.S. Senator.

My God is my judge Says:

Thu, Aug 20, 2009 at 6:17 am

Wow, OMG!!!! This is too funny and not to menion rediculous. It looks as if someone scared the mess out of him. This shot scared me. My baby asked me why is that man looking like that mommy. I really didnt know what to tell her.

BamaBob Says:

Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 3:28 pm

Looks like he was forced to spend 24 hours watching repeats of The View.

sheltiedad Says:

Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 3:19 pm

looks like he just found out who his judge was going to be…go in what little room? what is that paddle for?

Bikermike Says:

Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 1:35 pm

all he needs is a swastika tattooed on his forehead and shizam he is Charlie Manson,stir fried.

claycitymadness Says:

Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 11:54 am

he saw the ring of fire johnny cash sang about

minimay87 Says:

Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 11:26 am

With all that hair he is lucky he did not completely go up in flames. What is up with people huffing that stuff anyway? Just the smell of that stuff makes me sick and get a splitting headache. I have even heard of people huffing whipped cream cans.

ickthus Says:

Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 11:20 am

he looks like that because when he was in booking he thought he just heard the desk sergeant say to cook him fast and get him down stairs for lunch. oh no!! not again!