PHOENIX — A prankster has been arrested in connection with a social media post involving the spraying of pesticide on produce and other foods at

Prankster arrested for spraying pesticide on produce inside Mesa grocery store

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2024-12-23 16:00:17

PHOENIX — A prankster has been arrested in connection with a social media post involving the spraying of pesticide 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 Thursday 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.