Tempe Police Arrest Man over Social Media Pranks

TikTok prankster Heston Cobb arrested in Arizona after viral stunts disrupted local businesses

An Arizona TikToker was arrested after a number of his viral pranks disrupted local businesses, officials said.

TikTokker with 1.6M followers is busted for anti-business pranks that made him big bucks online

Heston Cobb -- known as "Heston James" to his 1.6 million followers on TikTok -- was arrested Wednesday at his home over the online pranks.

Tempe Police arrest man over social media pranks

Police in the East Valley are accusing a 21-year-old man of being involved in a number of social media pranks that impacted several businesses.

'Social media prankster' arrested following viral videos taken at Tempe businesses

Tempe police arrested Heston Cobb, 21, after viral videos appeared to show Cobb and others impersonating workers at Tempe businesses.

Viral videos pranked Arizona businesses. Tempe police have arrested the alleged leader behind them.

A suspect is facing charges of disorderly conduct and criminal impersonation for videos showing groups of men entering businesses dressed as employees.

Heston James Finally Arrested After Pranking Numerous Businesses

Heston James, a prominent TikTok influencer, was arrested on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, in Tempe, Arizona. Known for orchestrating disruptive pranks in local businesses, his actions caught police attention after months of complaints. Officials say these pranks crossed from harmless fun into criminal acts, causing significant disruption and distress. The arrest followed an investigation into videos James posted online that went viral, drawing milli…