He SCREWED With Peoples Food At Walmart & Now He’s In Prison

Internet Fame Stunts Land Influencer in Prison: “Pranks” Prove Costly

A disturbing trend of individuals committing egregious acts for online clout has reached a critical juncture, with one prominent TikTok influencer recently sentenced to prison time for his dangerous antics. Charles Smith, also known as Wolfie Kleti, now faces the serious consequences of his actions after spraying pesticide on food items in a Walmart store. This case serves as a stark reminder that so-called “pranks” that endanger the public are not entertainment; they are criminal.

On the evening of December 19, 2024, Charles Smith, a 27-year-old influencer with over 345,000 TikTok followers who reportedly earned between $6,000 and $10,000 a month from his stunts, entered a busy Walmart in Mesa, Arizona. He was filmed using a stolen can of Hot Shot Ultra Bed Bug and Flea Killer to spray directly onto fresh produce and rotisserie chickens. Smith was laughing and narrating, attempting to portray the act as a harmless joke, but the public and the law saw it differently.

The Dangerous Deception and Swift Repercussions

• Hazardous Act: Smith’s video, which quickly went viral before being removed, showed him contaminating food items with pesticide. Police noted a time gap between the contamination and Smith’s attempt to remove some items, meaning unsuspecting customers could have purchased tainted food.
• Walmart’s Response: The retailer acted swiftly, discarding approximately $931 worth of contaminated food and thoroughly sanitizing the affected area. Walmart assured customers that no one had been poisoned but emphasized their zero-tolerance policy for such behavior.
• Arrest and Charges: Smith was arrested just two days later after turning himself in. He was later indicted on multiple charges, including two felony counts for introducing a harmful substance into food, one felony for third-degree burglary, and several misdemeanors, including endangerment, criminal damage, and theft. Mesa police explicitly stated that this “prank endangered lives”.
• Sentencing: On June 24, 2025, Smith was sentenced to one year in prison with credit for 136 days already served, followed by three years of probation. He pleaded guilty to charges including criminal damage and solicitation to commit burglary. A Maricopa County official underscored the severity, stating, “this wasn’t some joke it could have ended very differently if someone had consumed these contaminated items”.
• Additional Penalties: Beyond the prison sentence, Smith faces significant restrictions. He is banned from all Walmart locations and other establishments he targeted, subject to computer usage restrictions, and required to undergo mental health screening.

A Pattern of Reckless Behavior

Smith’s Walmart stunt was not an isolated incident. His past videos showcase a history of reckless “pranks” designed for attention and profit:

• Locking customers in stores.
• Throwing bacon in public washing stations.
• Dunking pumpkins in fast food fryers.
• Putting raw meat and eggs into unsuspecting customers’ laundry machines.
• Putting ice in deep fryers, endangering lives.
• Giving raw chicken to a homeless person.

Smith himself admitted that “social media has definitely took over my brain and made me do things that is abnormal,” acknowledging that “the attention is really really addicting”. His attorney stated that Smith has taken responsibility, understanding that his actions were “not funny” and that he wants to “turn a new leaf” and “get off this social media thing”.

This case stands as a stark symbol of how far some influencers are willing to go for attention. It echoes similar incidents, such as when a juvenile girl filmed herself licking a tub of Blue Bell ice cream in a Walmart and returning it to the shelf. Police identified her, and she could have faced a second-degree felony charge for tampering with a consumer product, which carries a two-year prison term and up to a $10,000 fine.

The legal consequences for these dangerous online stunts send a clear message: risking public safety for viral fame is not a joke, and those who engage in such criminal behavior will be held accountable.