Anti-sugar activist smashes dozens of candy bars in grocery store to save children from tooth decay
A woman wielding a hammer destroyed over $500 worth of candy while screaming about protecting children's teeth.
Store Customers Watch in Shock
The bizarre incident unfolded Tuesday afternoon at Johnson's Market in Portland, Oregon, where shoppers watched in disbelief as 42-year-old dental hygienist Sarah Martinez took matters into her own hands.
"She just walked in calmly, pulled out this hammer, and started smashing everything in the candy aisle," said store manager Rick Thompson.
A Mission Against Sugar
Martinez had reportedly visited the store multiple times in previous weeks, leaving anti-sugar pamphlets on candy displays.
Store security footage shows her spending nearly 15 minutes methodically destroying chocolate bars, gummy candies, and other sweets while delivering an impromptu lecture about tooth decay statistics.
"Think about the children!" witnesses heard her shouting. "Every candy bar is another cavity waiting to happen!"
History of Activism
Local dental professionals revealed Martinez had become increasingly vocal about sugar consumption in recent months.
"She started posting really intense stuff on Facebook about sugar being poison. We all want healthy teeth, but this was different," said Dr. James Wilson, a former colleague.
The Breaking Point
Martinez's rampage finally ended when store security arrived. But not before she had destroyed:
- 156 chocolate bars
- 42 bags of gummy candy
- 23 boxes of hard candy
- Multiple display racks
When police arrived, they found Martinez sitting calmly on the floor, surrounded by crushed candy, reading dental health statistics from her phone to stunned onlookers.
Legal Consequences
Martinez now faces charges of vandalism and disorderly conduct. The total damage is estimated at $578.42.
Her dental license has been temporarily suspended pending a mental health evaluation.
"I regret nothing," Martinez told officers during her arrest. "Someone had to take a stand against Big Sugar."
Store owner Mike Johnson has since installed additional security cameras in the candy aisle and plans to donate the surviving candy to a local children's dental charity - with a note recommending moderate consumption and good brushing habits.
