ALBERMARLE, N.C. — A video of a man claiming he had COVID-19 and touching things in a local store was circulating on Facebook. He is now facing charges.
Albermarle police arrested Justin Rhodes Friday and he is facing charges for felony perpetrating a hoax in a public building and disorderly conduct.
Officers said Rhodes did a Facebook Live video from inside the Albermarle Walmart two days ago, saying he had the virus.
#NEW Albemarle detectives say they arrested Justin Rhodes for a Facebook Live Video inside of the Albemarle Walmart, stating he has tested positive for the Coronavirus and touching items. He faces charges for Felony Perpetrating hoax in a Public Building & Disorderly Conduct. pic.twitter.com/hhvtQmAWey
— Genevieve Curtis (@GenevieveWSOC9) March 21, 2020
Police said he didn’t have the coronavirus and it was all a hoax.
Rhodes received a bail set at $10,000. He is scheduled to appear in court on March 30.
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