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TikToker Arrested After He Recorded Himself Spraying Pesticide on Food and Produce at a Arizona Walmart

27-year-old TikToker Charles Smith was arrested after spraying bedbug killer spray on groceries inside a Walmart in Mesa, Arizona.

Smith, who goes by the username of WolfieKahletti, has over 345,000 followers on TikTok. The incident occurred on December 19th as he filmed himself (now deleted video) spraying the pesticide on various items, such as roasted cooked chicken and mainly produce—green apples, lemons, tomatoes, bananas, and squash potatoes.

Police claim Smith intentionally went to the store to film pranks for his channel. Smith voluntarily turned himself over to police on December 21st. He reportedly earns $6,000-$10,000 per month, per Newsweek.

Now deleted TikTok video of Smith recording himself, as he sprays pesticide on food and produce; TIKTOK/WolfieKahletti

He faces a total of five charges: 1 felony charge of adding harmful substances taken by human, and 4 misdemeanors charges of criminal damage, endangerment, theft-control property, and warrant arrest FOJ (Fugitive of Justice) Arizona jurisdiction.

He also has other prank videos of him locking people inside of a store from the outside and stuffing bacon and eggs inside a dryer at the laundromat as a man was drying his clothes.

The Mesa Police Dept said in a statement that the incident highlights the dangers of reckless actions disguised as social media pranks to garner likes and views.

Walmart informed PEOPLE magazine that the area has been thoroughly cleaned and all items related to the incident have been removed from the shelves.

“The health and safety of our customers and associates is always a top priority. 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,” Walmart said in a statement to PEOPLE.

Walmart storefront; Photo Credit: Marek SLUSARCZYK/Tupungato

Title 18 U.S. Code 1365 states that tampering with consumer goods under federal law can result up to 5 to 20 years in prison. If someone dies as a result of food tampering, the punishment could potentially lead to life imprisonment.

Smith is still in custody, and was transferred to another unknown facility, according to VINELink.

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