CENTEREACH, N.Y. — Police in Suffolk County have arrested Kyle Vazquez, a 21-year-old TikTok personality from Long Island, over a series of viral prank videos in which he dumped food on himself in public places and filmed unsuspecting individuals without their consent.
Vazquez, who has more than 100,000 followers on TikTok, was arrested Monday in Centereach and faces eight criminal charges, including six counts for unlawful surveillance and two counts of criminal tampering.
Public Food Dumping Caught on Video
One of the most widely viewed incidents occurred on April 29, when Vazquez dumped a tub of eggs over his head outside a Ralph’s Italian Ices in Centereach. Authorities said he then fled the scene, leaving raw eggshells and liquid across the entrance.
The following day, he performed a similar stunt at a local Chinese restaurant, where he stood shirtless and poured a bucket of beans over himself in the middle of the dining area.
Filming Homeowners Without Consent
In May, Vazquez allegedly visited three private homes, asked to use the bathroom, and then created a disturbance while filming the residents, again, without their knowledge or permission, according to Suffolk County police.
These videos, among others, were posted to his TikTok account and widely shared across social media platforms.
Legal Proceedings and Response
Vazquez, a resident of Coram, New York, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on Tuesday and has been released pending his next court appearance, scheduled for June 30.
The Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County, which is representing Vazquez, has not commented publicly on the case.
Police Condemn the Behavior
Suffolk County police described the stunts as disruptive and damaging, stating that the acts left others to clean up the mess and created public disturbances.
The case has raised new concerns over viral prank content and its legal implications, particularly regarding consent and property damage.
