Charles Smith, a popular TikTok influencer who goes by his online monikers Wolfie Kahletti and Wolfie Party, was recently sentenced to prison for a year after he recorded himself spraying pesticide on products in a grocery store. As per Hypefresh, Smith reportedly earns between $6,000 and $10,000 each month from his stunts online. Mesa Police recognized him from previous interactions; he also has a pending case with Tempe Police and has an active warrant for not showing up in court.
The Walmart Prank
Smith, 27, went into a Walmart on South Stapley Drive and Baseline Road in Mesa, Arizona, on Dec. 19, 2024. There, he took a can of Hot Shot Ultra Bed Bug & Flea Killer from the shelf in the store and sprayed it over fresh fruits, vegetables, and rotisserie chickens, video recording the act for TikTok and Instagram.
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The video, which rapidly became a viral hit, captures Smith laughing and narrating while he contaminated the products. Mesa police said Smith stole the bug spray without paying. A report acquired by The Washington Post stated, “It should be noted that the time between when the defendant sprayed the items to when he placed them into the cart, left plenty of time for customers to take the contaminated items and purchase them.”
Smith’s Bid to Reverse the Damage
Confronted by online anger, Smith went back to the same Walmart and recorded himself scooping up the sprayed items into a shopping cart, seemingly attempting to take them off the shelves. It is not clear if he was able to collect all of them. Walmart ended up trashing $931 worth of products.
Smith eventually confessed to taking the pesticide and applying it to store products. He explained to police that he performed these acts as a ‘troll for social media’. Mesa Police arrested him two days later after he turned himself in.
Walmart Responds
Walmart media relations director Kelsey Bohl denounced the act, saying to The Post, “It’s disgusting what occurred in our Mesa store and social media stunts like this won’t be accepted. Our customers’ and associates’ health and safety is always of the utmost importance. We took all product directly affected down and disinfected and cleaned the involved area of the store. We are grateful for the swift action of law enforcement, and we’ll continue to work closely with them throughout their investigation.”
Mesa Police spokesperson Detective Brandi Myers also commented on the broader dangers of such stunts, saying, “This incident underscores the potential dangers of reckless actions disguised as social media pranks.”