YouTuber Jack Doherty Arrested in Miami on Drug Possession

YouTube personality Jack Doherty has been arrested in Miami Beach after police say he blocked traffic while filming a late-night video, leading officers to discover suspected drugs in his possession.

The 22-year-old was taken into custody in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Doherty was detained at around 3:12am in the busy Washington Avenue entertainment district, where officers were conducting high-visibility patrols. According to the arrest report, a group stepped from the pavement into the road while recording content, obstructing vehicles in the northbound lanes. Doherty allegedly broke away from the group and stood directly in the roadway, refusing repeated police commands to move aside.

Police say that when approached, Doherty told officers he would comply “once I’m finished with this bet,” prompting officers to detain him for obstructing traffic and failing to follow lawful orders. During a search, officers recovered half of an orange tablet believed to be an amphetamine-based controlled substance, along with a small plastic container holding three hand-rolled cannabis cigarettes weighing roughly 4 grams.

He was transported to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center and charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana under 20 grams, and resisting an officer without violence. His bond was set at $3,500, which records show has already been posted.

The Miami Beach Police Department later issued a brief statement stressing that public safety “applies to everyone, regardless of celebrity status,” confirming officers acted due to the danger posed by blocking an active roadway.

The 22-year-old is known for filming provocative videos involving pranks, with titles like "I got kicked off a cruise" and "I crashed into a cop car".

He is also known for videos in which he provokes strangers on the street, before hiding behind his bodyguard.

He has more than 15 million subscribers on YouTube, over 10 million followers on TikTok and more than 2.8 million followers on Instagram.

As of now, no court date has been publicly listed, and Doherty’s representatives have not issued a comment regarding the charges.