Key Developments
- Social media influencer Jack Doherty, who has amassed over 15 million YouTube subscribers through provocative prank content, was arrested in Miami early Saturday morning on drug possession charges after allegedly blocking traffic while filming police officers.
- Police recovered “half of an orange oval-shaped pill with 3 imprinted on it, consistent with a Schedule II amphetamine” and three suspected cannabis cigarettes during a search following his arrest, according to arrest documents.
- The 22-year-old content creator, known for confrontational street pranks backed by his bodyguard, now faces criminal charges that could impact his multi-platform influencer career reaching over 28 million combined followers.
By Samuel Lopez | USA Herald
YouTuber Jack Doherty was taken into custody by Miami-area police in the early morning hours of Saturday on drug possession and related charges, marking the latest controversy for the provocative content creator known for pushing boundaries in his viral videos.
According to arrest documents obtained by US media outlets, Doherty was filming video content while attempting to engage with police officers in the middle of the road, blocking traffic in the process. Officers subsequently apprehended the influencer and conducted a search that yielded controlled substances.
The arrest documents detail the recovery of specific items during the police search. Officers found “half of an orange oval-shaped pill with 3 imprinted on it, consistent with a Schedule II amphetamine,” according to the official records. Additionally, police reportedly discovered three “suspected cannabis cigarettes” in Doherty’s possession.
Schedule II controlled substances under federal law include drugs with high potential for abuse that may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence, including certain prescription stimulants.
The arrest occurred after Doherty allegedly positioned himself in the roadway while filming, creating a traffic obstruction. The specific charges filed against him have been confirmed to include drug possession, though additional counts related to the traffic incident may be pending.
