Balloon Guy Busted Outside Dead & Company Show, 100 Nitrous Tanks Confiscated
Briefly

In San Francisco, a man from Philadelphia was arrested after police discovered him with around 100 nitrous oxide tanks and balloons near Golden Gate Park. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. when officers noticed an open trailer containing the tanks. Thomas Siderio, 32, was taken into custody and booked on suspicion of distributing nitrous oxide and possession for intoxication. The police seized the tanks and balloons and towed the trailer as evidence, stating that patrols will continue to ensure safety during the ongoing concert series.
Officers spotted an open trailer with a man inside, noticing numerous metal tanks suspected to be filled with nitrous oxide.
The man, identified as 32-year-old Thomas Siderio of Philadelphia, was arrested on site after police found about 100 nitrous oxide tanks.
Siderio was booked into San Francisco County Jail on suspicion of distributing nitrous oxide and possessing it with intent to ingest for intoxication.
Police seized roughly 100 tanks along with several balloons, towed the trailer as evidence, and will continue patrolling the area.
Read at sfist.com
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