Authorities in Baker, Louisiana arrest four individuals, including a child, after a video goes viral showing them riding horses through a Walmart store. The bizarre incident unfolds over the weekend and quickly spreads across social media, prompting police action and public backlash.
According to the arrest report, the group enters the Walmart on horseback, navigating aisles, startling customers, and recording the stunt for online sharing. Footage posted to platforms like TikTok and Instagram shows horses trotting past produce and retail displays while stunned shoppers and employees look on. Authorities say the group’s actions caused significant disruption and posed safety risks to the public and the animals involved.
Police identify one of the adult suspects as Mason Webb, who reportedly jokes in the video that his horse is an “emotional support animal.” Webb and the others face charges of disturbing the peace and the unlawful posting of criminal activity online—an increasingly common charge in cases where suspects broadcast their own illegal acts for internet clout.
Officials from the Baker Police Department confirm that one of the individuals arrested is a juvenile. Due to the child’s age, authorities withhold their identity but say appropriate legal proceedings will be followed. The other suspects are being processed through the East Baton Rouge Parish criminal system.
Law enforcement emphasizes that while the stunt may have been intended as a prank, it created genuine hazards. Horses are not permitted in commercial indoor settings like supermarkets for public safety reasons, and the sudden presence of large animals in a crowded retail space raises serious concerns. Police say no injuries were reported, but several customers were alarmed, and store operations were briefly disrupted.
Representatives from Walmart state that they are cooperating with local authorities and reviewing the incident internally. While the store does not appear to have sustained major damage, company officials express disappointment over the reckless behavior and the risks it posed to staff and customers.
The arrest underlines a growing trend in social media-driven stunts that blur the line between entertainment and criminality. Experts warn that while viral fame may offer fleeting internet attention, those involved often face real-world legal consequences.
Mason Webb has not issued an official statement since the arrest, though the original video remains widely circulated online. Legal experts note that posting criminal acts for online notoriety often strengthens the prosecution’s case, especially when the content demonstrates intent or planning.
The case is currently under investigation, and further charges may be considered. Animal welfare officials are also looking into the incident to determine if the horses involved were subjected to unsafe or inappropriate conditions.
