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TikTok Prankster Charged After Filming Pesticide Spray in Walmart

TikTok influencer Charles Smith, known by the handle Wolfie Kahletti, has been charged with multiple offenses, including introducing poison and criminal damage, following a disturbing incident at a Walmart store in Arizona. Smith allegedly filmed himself spraying a dangerous pesticide on various food items in a prank video.

According to a press release from the Mesa Police Department, the 27-year-old was arrested on December 21. The authorities accused him of spraying poisonous chemicals on fresh produce only days earlier.

The incident reportedly occurred around 8:30 p.m. on December 19, when Smith entered a Walmart on South Stapley Drive with the intention of recording a prank. Allegedly, he took a can of Hot Shot Ultra Bed Bug & Flea Killer without paying and used it to spray fresh vegetables, fruits, and cooked rotisserie chickens available for sale.

In his now-deleted video, Smith documented the act of spraying the pesticide on the food items. Following the backlash from viewers, court documents indicate that he returned to the store after seeing online reactions deeming his actions as reprehensible.

The Mesa Police were able to identify Smith as the suspect through investigative efforts, with help from the Tempe Police Department. He later voluntarily surrendered to authorities. During an interview with the police, he confessed to both the theft and the pesticide spraying.

Smith now faces a series of charges, including misdemeanors for criminal damage, endangerment, and theft, along with a class 6 felony for introducing poison—considered a less severe felony in Arizona.

In documents related to the case, Smith identified himself as a “troll,” known for creating provocative content designed to spark controversy. His TikTok bio describes him as a “tycoon creator” and “supreme villain,” with many of his videos gaining impressive view counts, some reaching up to 12 million views.

Recent content on Smith’s TikTok account includes pranks such as locking customers in businesses with bike locks and placing raw bacon in a laundromat washing machine. Reports suggest that Smith earns between $6,000 and $10,000 monthly from his TikTok activities.

In response to the incident, Walmart confirmed that all affected products were removed from the shelves and the area was thoroughly cleaned. They expressed regret for any inconvenience caused and stated their commitment to cooperate with law enforcement during the investigation.

Officials from the Mesa Police Department classified this incident as a cautionary tale highlighting the risks associated with irresponsible pranks intended for social media. They emphasized the potential dangers posed by actions disguised as harmless fun.

According to The Republic, Smith later released two videos claiming to remove the contaminated produce from the shelves but maintained that all of it had been discarded immediately afterward. In his statements, Smith insisted that “no one was poisoned.”

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