He Got Caught Red-Handed – Grocery Store Antics Go Horribly Wrong!

Charles Smith, a 27-year-old TikTok creator known online as Wolfie Khahletti, has landed in legal hot water after a stunt involving Walmart’s fresh produce. Smith is facing serious charges, including a class 6 felony for introducing poison and two misdemeanors for criminal damage and endangerment.

The incident unfolded on December 19 at a Walmart in Mesa, Arizona. According to police, Smith filmed himself spraying Hot Shot Ultra Bed Bug & Flea Killer on fruit, vegetables, and cooked chicken. He reportedly did not pay for the pesticide or the contaminated groceries, which were valued at $931.

“Once he left, he began to see comments online saying how horrible the act was, and he decided to return and collect the items,” Mesa Police stated.

Smith allegedly returned about 10 minutes later, loaded the tainted groceries into a cart, and wheeled them to the back of the store in an attempt to prevent shoppers from picking up the contaminated items. Despite this, law enforcement proceeded to investigate and, with assistance from the Tempe Police Department, identified Smith as the suspect.

“Through investigative means, and with assistance from the Tempe Police Department, detectives were able to identify Smith as the suspect,” said Mesa Police Detective Richard Encinas. “Mesa Police contacted Smith and he turned himself in voluntarily. During the interview, Smith admitted to the theft and spraying of the pesticide.”

A Stunt Gone Too Far

The online prankster told Arizona Republic that no one was harmed, claiming, “The fresh food was thrown away right after.” However, this reassurance did little to ease public outrage or mitigate the legal consequences.

Walmart quickly addressed customer concerns, issuing a statement to People magazine:
“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.”

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The Mesa store removed all affected items and sanitized the premises to ensure customer safety.

A Pattern of Risky Behavior

Court documents revealed that Smith conducts such pranks for social media, where he earns between $6,000 to $10,000 monthly. His other stunts include locking customers inside a 7-Eleven with bungee cords, filling a stranger’s dryer with raw eggs and bacon, and plunging a pumpkin into fast-food frying oil.

While his antics have attracted over 345,000 TikTok followers, they also garner significant backlash. Comments like, “This one is too far,” and, “Bro, this is wrong,” frequently appear on his videos.

“This incident underscores the potential dangers of reckless actions disguised as social media pranks,” the Mesa Police Department emphasized in a statement.

A Cautionary Tale

Smith’s arrest highlights the growing tension between the quest for viral fame and public safety. As platforms like TikTok fuel such stunts, the line between entertainment and endangerment grows increasingly thin.

The case serves as a reminder that actions have consequences—even in the pursuit of internet clout. For Smith, his latest prank may cost far more than it ever earned him in clicks.

Smith has yet to comment publicly on his arrest.