December 29th 2024.
A young man, Charles Smith, has recently found himself in hot water after a series of videos surfaced on social media. The 27-year-old, who is a popular influencer from Phoenix, has been charged with felony for his actions at a local Walmart. The videos, which were uploaded on both Instagram and TikTok, showed Smith spraying bug spray on various items, including chicken, within the store.
According to reports from the Arizona Republic, Smith's actions have resulted in a felony charge of introducing poison, as well as misdemeanor charges of theft, criminal damage, and endangerment. As a result, a judge has ordered him to be held on a $10,000 bond for a separate burglary charge.
Detective Richard Encinas, who spoke to the outlet, revealed that Smith had voluntarily turned himself in and admitted to the incident. "Through investigative means, and with assistance from the Tempe Police Department, detectives were able to identify Smith as the suspect," Encinas said. "Mesa Police contacted Smith and he turned himself in voluntarily. During the interview, Smith admitted to the theft and spraying of the pesticide."
Smith, who goes by the name Wolfie Kahletti on Instagram and TikTok, has since been banned from the latter platform due to this incident. However, he did make two follow-up posts on Instagram, where he clarified that he did not leave the contaminated items on the shelves for others to pick up. His captions read "Fooled u," "Threw them away," and "Promise I threw them away."
According to court documents obtained by People Magazine, Smith initially left the store without taking the items, only returning after seeing the backlash his videos received online. "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 stated.
Walmart, where the videos were filmed, released a statement to the outlet, stating that the contaminated products had been removed from the store and the affected areas had been thoroughly cleaned. "The health and safety of our customers and associates is always a top priority," the statement read. "We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our customers as we work to resolve this issue. We will continue to work closely with law enforcement during their investigation."
The Mesa Police Department also weighed in on the incident, highlighting the dangers of reckless actions disguised as social media pranks. "This incident underscores the potential dangers of reckless actions disguised as social media pranks," they said in a statement to People Magazine.
This case serves as a reminder of the consequences that can arise from irresponsible behavior on social media. It is a cautionary tale for others who may attempt to gain attention through similar means. Let us all remember to think before we act, and to consider the potential impact of our actions on others.
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