YouTuber Jack Doherty, widely recognized for his high-energy prank videos and challenge-style content, was taken into custody in Miami Beach on Saturday after officers reportedly discovered multiple controlled substances in his possession. The arrest quickly drew national attention due to Doherty’s large online following and reputation as a high-profile digital creator.
Authorities say that he was taken into custody in Miami Beach on Saturday. After being detained, Doherty was transported to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center for booking.
Doherty was booked on one felony count for having an illegal controlled substance, along with two misdemeanors – carrying under 20 grams of marijuana and resisting an officer without violence.
Officers conducted a search and said they discovered “half of an orange, oval pill stamped with the number 3 – believed to be a Schedule II amphetamine – along with a black plastic container holding three hand-rolled cigarettes suspected to contain cannabis.”
Online jail records indicate that Doherty was no longer at the correctional facility as of Saturday, suggesting he was released pending further legal action. Details surrounding bond conditions or court dates were not immediately available.
Doherty, who has built a massive YouTube audience over the past several years, frequently posts prank videos, social experiments, and lifestyle vlogs. His arrest has sparked widespread discussion across social media platforms, with fans and critics reacting to the unfolding situation.
As the legal process continues, Miami Beach authorities have not issued additional statements, and Doherty has not yet publicly commented on the allegations. More information is expected as court documents become available in the coming days.
