Texas Dentist Arrested Driving with 107 Laughing Gas Canisters

Christopher Pedlar, a 39-year-old dentist and university professor from Houston, was arrested for the third time for possessing over 100 nitrous oxide canisters and inhaling the substance while driving. After a brief high-speed pursuit, Pedlar stopped and admitted to officers that he had been inhaling the gas all day. Authorities found 107 canisters in his vehicle, some of which were ice-cold, indicating recent use. Pedlar has a previous history of similar arrests, with charges including possession of volatile chemicals and fleeing police. Following his latest arrest, his profile was removed from the University of Texas Health School of Dentistry's website, and he faces multiple misdemeanor charges. Police are now investigating the source of his nitrous oxide supply, as prosecutors have expressed concern over his potential danger to the community.