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Long Island Prankster Arraigned on Secret-Filming and Vandalism Charges

Pleading not guilty at Tuesday’s arraignment, he was released pending a June 30 court date on multiple charges related to his viral prank videos.

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Kyle Vazquez. (Suffolk County Police Dept.)
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Overview

  • Kyle Vazquez, 21, faces counts of unlawful surveillance, dissemination of an unlawful surveillance image and criminal tampering for pranks at local businesses and private homes.
  • Prosecutors say he dumped a tub of eggs outside Ralph’s Italian Ices on April 29 and poured a bucket of beans over his head at Wing Wah on April 30, leaving both establishments to hire cleaning crews.
  • Between May 19 and May 24, Vazquez allegedly entered three homes in Centereach and Selden under the pretense of using the bathroom before secretly filming residents without their consent.
  • Investigators identified Vazquez through videos posted to his TikTok account, which has amassed over 75,000 followers by showcasing his food-dumping stunts.
  • The Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County is representing Vazquez as he awaits his next court appearance on June 30 after being freed on his own recognizance.