Charles Smith, a self-described social media “villain” and TikTok personality, was arrested in Mesa, Arizona, after filming himself spraying pesticide on fresh produce at a Walmart. Smith, who goes by the username WolfieKahletti and has over 300,000 followers, targeted items such as bananas, tomatoes, and potatoes with a can of Hot Shot Ultra Bed Bug and Flea Killer. The now-deleted video showed Smith in a black hoodie and pink bandana carrying out the act for his prank-focused channel.
Smith voluntarily turned himself in on December 21 and now faces a felony charge for introducing poison, along with three misdemeanors, including criminal damage and endangerment. Walmart removed the contaminated items and sanitized affected areas. Fortunately, no injuries or illnesses from the tampered products have been reported.
The prankster reportedly earns $6,000–$10,000 monthly from his provocative content but now faces serious consequences. Tampering with consumer goods carries a potential prison sentence of 5 to 20 years. The Mesa Police Department emphasized the risks of reckless stunts disguised as pranks, underscoring the potential harm to public health and safety.
This incident echoes previous cases where individuals endangered public safety for social media clout. Critics argue that such behavior reflects a growing trend of dangerous actions for online attention, raising questions about accountability and the responsibilities of digital platforms in curbing harmful content.
