Houston Dentist Arrested After Police Find Over 100 Nitrous Oxide Canisters in Car

Christopher Michael Pedlar, a dentist and university professor, admitted to huffing nitrous oxide while driving and faces multiple misdemeanor charges.

• Christopher Michael Pedlar, a 39-year-old Houston dentist and professor, was arrested after a brief police chase for speeding and possession of 108 nitrous oxide canisters.
• Pedlar admitted to inhaling nitrous oxide throughout the day and was found with cold, frosty canisters and inhalation paraphernalia in his car.
• This marks Pedlar's third arrest since October 2024 for similar offenses involving nitrous oxide abuse, including incidents where he was unresponsive in his vehicle.
• Pedlar was previously sanctioned by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners in 2017 for inhaling nitrous oxide and ordered to undergo substance abuse treatment.
• Currently out on a $10,000 bond, Pedlar’s repeated behavior has raised concerns about public safety and the potential for harm while driving under the influence.

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