A male prankster has been arrested in connection with a social media post involving the spraying of pesticides on produce and other foods at a Mesa Walmart store.

According to police, Charles Smith, 27, entered the Walmart at 1955 S. Stapley Dr. on Dec. 19 intending to film pranks for social media platforms.

Instead, police said Smith grabbed a can of Hot Shot Ultra Bed Bug and Flea Killer from a shelf without paying for it and then sprayed the pesticide on various vegetables, fruit and rotisserie chickens that were available for purchase.

Smith recorded his face, the pesticide can and the act of him spraying its contents. He later posted the recording online.

  • @stolyEnglish
    19•17 days ago

    That’s because it’s an easy way to cause the death of children. People become angry, understandably.

    • @scutigerEnglish
      17•17 days ago

      It could also cause the death of a CEO, which is an even more serious concern.

    • @garbagebagelEnglish
      2•16 days ago

      Depends on which children, apparently.