Accused Paint Sniffer Arrested Again

The West Virginia man whose spray-painted face became a national icon synonymous with paint huffing has been arrested once again.

Patrick Eugene Tribett, 42, of Benwood, was arrested last week on charges of being a fugitive from justice, public intoxication and carrying a concealed weapon.

The incident began on July 14 when officers received a call that someone was sitting in a car, sniffing paint. Officers were sent to a location where they found a man sitting in a car with paint on his face and hands.

When they ordered him out of the car a paint can fell out, they said. The officers also said they recognized the man as Tribett.

Police said they found a kitchen knife in his pants pocket and also discovered that there were several outstanding arrest warrants for him for alleged parole violations and felonious assault.

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