Arizona influencer pleads guilty to spraying pesticide on produce

The Brief

  • Police say Charles Smith, 27, sprayed bug spray on produce at a Mesa Walmart last year.
  • Smith uploaded videos of the act to social media.
  • On April 24, Smith pleaded guilty to adding poison or other harmful substances to water, food, drink or medicine.

MESA, Ariz. A man who authorities say sprayed pesticide on produce at a Valley Walmart and posted video of the act to social media has pleaded guilty to charges.

The backstory:

On Dec. 19, 2024, Mesa Police say 27-year-old Charles Smith recorded himself spraying bug spray on produce at the store near Stapley Drive and Baseline Road.

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