Pa. Man on “Bath salts” Arrested 3 Days in a Row

Police say a northeastern Pennsylvania man has been arrested three days in a row while under the influence of the synthetic drug known as "bath salts."

WNEP-TV reports that police twice needed a stun gun to detain 37-year-old Kenneth Albelli while he was out of control on the increasingly popular and largely unregulated substance.

Albelli's latest arrest was Wednesday. Wilkes-Barre police say he has chased cars and gotten into parked vehicles while the drivers were behind the wheel.

Investigators say Albelli acknowledges using bath salts. Judges in nearby Scranton issued a court order banning their sale on Wednesday.

According to a report done by the NBC10 Investigators, "bath salts" are being sold in headshops and in some states, convenience stores. It comes in small bags and costs $30 to $40.

Drug counselors say that When snorted or smoked, the drug has the same effects as cocaine, but in many cases, it's far more dangerous, causing cardiac arrest, hallucinations, severe paranoia and complete disorientation.

Albelli is being held on $7,500 bail on charges including resisting arrest. It was not clear if he had an attorne