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A prankster was recently arrested and charged after allegedly spraying insect killer on food in the Arizona Walmart, says the police.
Charles Smith, 27, was charged with felony poisoning and misdemeanor criminal damage, along with misdemeanor counts of endangerment and theft. The Meš Police Department confirmed the arrest in a statement to Fox News Digital.
The incident began on Dec. 19 around 8:30 p.m., police said, when the suspect entered the Mesa Walmart “intending to film pranks for social media.” Then he grabbed a can of insect repellent”without payment because of that,” the police statement said.
According to authorities, Smith directed the spray at both produce and prepared foods, such as grilled chicken.
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Charles Smith, 27, was recently arrested by the Mesa Police Department for a dangerous prank he pulled at Walmart in which he was a bug killer. (Mesh Police Department)
“He then sprayed the pesticide on a variety of produce, including vegetables, fruit and grilled chicken that were available for purchase,” the Mesa Police Department said in a statement. “Smith filmed his face, the pesticide can and the act of spraying. He later posted the video online.”
Smith later voluntarily surrendered and confessed to the crimes.
“Through investigative resources and the assistance of the Tempe Police Department, detectives were able to identify Smith as the suspect,” the statement added. “Mesa Police contacted Smith and he voluntarily surrendered. During the interview, Smith admitted to the theft and spraying the pesticide.”
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The incident happened at a Walmart in Mesa, Arizona. (Google Maps)
“Thanks to the tireless work of our officers and detectives, the arrest was made less than 24 hours after police were notified of the incident,” the police department continued. “We also thank the Tempe Police Department for their valuable input and cooperation in quickly solving this case.”
Authorities added that the incident shows “the potential dangers of reckless actions disguised as pranks on social media.”
On Sunday, Walmart told Fox News Digital that customer safety is “always a top priority” and confirmed that all infected products have been removed from shelves.
The Mesa Police Department confirmed Smith’s arrest in a statement to Fox News Digital. (Google Maps)
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“We have removed all directly affected products and cleaned and disinfected the affected area of the store,” the company continued. “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 the police during their investigation.”
