*In an incident highlighting the dangers of reckless social media antics, a not too bright, TikTok prankster Charles Smith, known online as “Wolfie Kahletti,” was arrested and charged after allegedly spraying pesticide on fresh produce at a Walmart in Mesa, Arizona.
The 27-year-old was taken into custody on December 21, 2024, as details of his dangerous prank emerged.
According to a press release from the Mesa Police Department, Smith entered the Walmart located on South Stapley Drive on December 19 to film a prank video for his substantial TikTok following.
Reports indicate that he picked up a can of Hot Shot Ultra Bed Bug & Flea Killer and, without paying, proceeded to spray the toxic chemicals on various food items, including fruits, vegetables, and rotisserie chickens.
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In a now-deleted TikTok video, Smith recorded the act and subsequently posted it online. However, after receiving backlash in the comments section about his irresponsibility, he reportedly returned to the store to collect the damaged items.
Investigators, with help from the Tempe Police Department, quickly identified Smith as the suspect, leading to his voluntary surrender.
During police interrogations, Smith admitted to both theft and the reckless spraying of the pesticide.
He is now facing multiple charges, including theft and criminal damage—both misdemeanors—as well as endangerment and introducing poison, the latter being a class 6 felony.
Smith’s TikTok profile describes him as a “tycoon creator” and “supreme villain,” reflecting his penchant for provocative content. His videos often amass millions of views, including other pranks that involve locking customers in businesses or placing raw bacon in laundromat machines, and he has reportedly generated a monthly income of $6,000 to $10,000 from his online antics.
In a statement issued to PEOPLE, Walmart confirmed that all affected products were removed from the store and that the area had been thoroughly sanitized to ensure customer safety.
The company expressed its commitment to prioritizing the health and safety of both customers and associates and indicated that it would continue to cooperate with law enforcement during the ongoing investigation.
The Mesa Police Department has taken a strong stance against social media behavior that poses risks to public safety, emphasizing that this incident reflects the potential dangers associated with reckless pranks disguised as harmless fun. They urged individuals to consider the real-world implications of their actions online.
Adding to the controversy, Smith later uploaded videos showing himself removing produce from the shelves and relocating food items within the Walmart, claiming that the products were thrown away immediately afterward and insisting that “no one was poisoned.”
As this case unfolds, it serves as a cautionary tale about the limits of social media and the importance of personal responsibility in an age where viral fame can lead to dangerous consequences.
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