Why was Wolfie Kahletti arrested? TikToker’s Insecticide Prank at Walmart Ends with One-Year Prison Sentence

Wolfie Kahletti is the online name of 27‑year‑old Charles Smith. As per reports by Hypefresh, he sprayed insecticide on food inside a Walmart in Mesa, Arizona. This prank was filmed for social media. The video showed him dousing fruit, vegetables, and even rotisserie chickens with a can of Hot Shot Bed Bug & Flea Killer. It was not a joke to the law. He was arrested soon after.

Wolfie Kahletti turned himself in two days after the prank. Police say he stole the pesticide and used it on food that shoppers could have bought. This put people in danger. Then he tried to pick up the sprayed items again. He later admitted the act and said he did it for money and fame. Last week, he was sentenced to one year in prison. The judge gave him credit for the 136 days he had already served. He was also placed on probation for three years.

What exactly did Wolfie Kahletti do and when?

As per the reports by Hypefresh, on the evening of December 19, 2024, Wolfie Kahletti walked into a busy Mesa Walmart. He filmed himself picking up a can of pesticide from a shelf without paying. Then, he sprayed it on fresh produce and rotisserie chickens around 8:30 p.m.

The spray used was Hot Shot Ultra Bed Bug & Flea Killer. This product is not meant for food. If someone ate the sprayed food, they could have become ill. This is why police say he put people in danger. After seeing harsh reactions online, Wolfie Kahletti returned to the store. He tried to remove some of the sprayed items. Police say he put contaminated food back on the shelves. Walmart staff soon removed roughly $931 worth of food. They then cleaned the area well. The store said customer safety is a top concern.

The legal case and its outcome

Mesa Police and Tempe Police worked together to find and arrest Wolfie Kahletti. He turned himself in on December 21, 2024, as per Phoenix New Times. Kahletti faced several charges:

• One class 6 felony for "introducing poison or a harmful substance to food"
• One felony charge for third‑degree burglary
• Misdemeanor charges, including criminal damage, endangerment, and theft

When first arrested, he could have gotten 2–9 years in prison and up to $155,000 in fines. In the end, he took a plea that gave him one year in prison, with credit for time already served, plus three years on probation.

Wolfie Kahletti admitted in a police interview that he stole the spray and used it on the food. He told detectives he does this for social media views and money. He even said he could make $6,000 to $10,000 a month from such videos.

Mesa authorities have warned the public about this kind of stunt. They said it shows how online fame can push people into dangerous acts. Not everyone sees pranks as harmless. This case shows how social‑media pranks can cross into a crime. As authorities said, “Actions like this are not pranks—they are crimes.”

Walmart has said it will keep food safety strong. They will remove tainted products fast. They will keep maintaining public trust. In the end, a stunt meant for online fame has landed him in prison. Charles Smith will now serve his sentence. He will also face years of supervision. This case shows again how real the law is, even online.

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