The 27-year-old TikTok content creator, known as Wolfie Kahletti on the video-sharing platform, faces charges after spraying pesticide on food items at an Arizona Walmart.
- December 23, 2024
AceShowbiz - Prank gone wrong. TikToker Charles Smith faces charges after he sprayed pesticide on food items at an Arizona Walmart on Friday, December 19.
The 27-year-old allegedly entered a Walmart and stole a can of pesticide. He then sprayed it across fresh produce, including vegetables, fruit, and rotisserie chickens. Smith filmed the incident and posted it on TikTok, but later deleted it.
According to court documents, Smith returned to the store to collect the items after receiving negative comments online. Detectives identified Smith as the suspect and arrested him on December 21. "Once he left, he began to see comments online saying how horrible the act was, and he decided to return and collect the items," the documents state.
During an interview, Smith admitted to stealing and spraying the pesticide. He now faces charges of criminal damage, endangerment, theft, and introducing poison.
Smith's TikTok videos often feature provocative pranks that aim to cause controversy. He earns between $6,000 and $10,000 per month from TikTok.
Walmart removed all affected products and thoroughly cleaned the area. The Mesa Police Department emphasized the dangers of reckless social media pranks and the consequences of such actions.