Instagram star arrested for burglary, mugshot goes viral

A 27-year-old social media comedian from Baton Rouge has been arrested and charged with breaking into his former workplace, an incident that has gained widespread attention online after his mugshot went viral. Dejontay Wings was arrested on Saturday, June 7, 2026, and charged with simple burglary and criminal damage to property.

According to police, the alleged incident occurred shortly before 11 p.m. on December 2, 2025, at a Take 5 Oil Change location on Airline Highway. Authorities allege that Wings broke a garage window, entered the business, and stole $200 from a safe. Police reports indicate that Wings had been fired from the business approximately two weeks prior to the alleged break-in.

A key element of the investigation involved identification from surveillance footage. Police stated that a security camera malfunctioned during the incident, failing to capture a clear image of the suspect's face. However, investigators said the business manager later identified Wings by his distinctive walk after reviewing the footage.

Wings, known online as "WingsTooFunny," has built a following of nearly 300,000 on Instagram through comedy sketches and public pranks, a career that began...