YouTube Star Jack Doherty Arrested on Drug Charges in Miami Beach

Jack Doherty, a 22-year-old YouTube star known for prank and stunt videos, was arrested early Saturday morning in Miami Beach, Florida, on charges of possessing a controlled substance, possessing less than 20 grams of marijuana, and resisting an officer without violence.

According to police records, the incident occurred around 3:12 a.m. in the 700 block of Washington Avenue, an entertainment district. Officers on a high-visibility enforcement detail spotted a group entering the roadway. Doherty separated from the group and stood in the middle of the street to record video content, blocking traffic and posing a safety risk to drivers and himself. Police issued multiple commands for him to leave the area, warning of arrest for noncompliance. Doherty ignored the orders while continuing to film, responding nonchalantly with, "Once I'm done with this bet." He was taken into custody without further incident.

A search following the arrest uncovered half of an orange, oval-shaped pill marked with a "3," consistent with a Schedule II amphetamine, and a black plastic container holding three hand-rolled suspected cannabis cigarettes. Doherty was booked into the Miami-Dade County jail,...