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North Carolina police arrested a man who claimed he had COVID-19 in a Facebook Live video he posted from inside a Walmart.
Albemarle Police arrested Justin Rhodes after a tip Wednesday that a man was producing a Facebook Live video in the Albemarle Walmart claiming he tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus.
After investigating with local health authorities and other agencies, police said they arrested Rhodes on charges of felony perpetrating hoax in a public building and disorderly conduct.
Rhodes was jailed on $10,000 bail. His first court appearance is scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday, police posted on Facebook.