Influencer Jack Doherty Charged with Drug Possession and Resisting Arrest in Florida

 

Influencer Jack Doherty Charged with Drug Possession and Resisting Arrest in Florida

Who Is Jack Colin Doherty?

• Full name: Jack Colin Doherty. (Wikipedia)

• Age: 22 (as of November 2025). (People.com)

• Social Media Fame:

  • YouTube: ~15 million subscribers (or more, depending on source). (AOL)

  • TikTok, Instagram: also very large followings. (The Independent)

• Content Style: Known for pranks, stunts, viral/dare content, flipping objects, and livestreams. (CBS News)

• Past Controversies:

  • In October 2024, he crashed his McLaren (reportedly worth around $200,000) during a livestream, apparently looking at his phone while driving in rain. (Yahoo)

  • He’s had platform bans: for example, he was unbanned from Kick in January 2025, but banned again days later after a fight involving his security. (Wikipedia)

  • In early 2025, he reportedly broke his collarbone during a failed biking stunt. (Wikipedia)

• Personal Life: According to Wikipedia, he lived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and was previously in a relationship with McKinley Richardson. (Wikipedia)

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The Recent Arrest (November 2025)

Here are the key details of his latest legal issue:

1. Where & When:

   • Arrested in Miami Beach, Florida. (The Economic Times)

   • The incident occurred in the early morning (around 3:12 a.m.) during a police detail in the city’s “Entertainment District.” (CBS News)

2. What Happened:

   • According to police, he stepped into the roadway (traffic) to film video content, despite being told to move. (CBS News)

   • He allegedly ignored multiple verbal commands from officers. (The Independent)

   • During arrest and search, authorities found:

     • Half of an orange, oval-shaped pill marked “3” — suspected to be a Schedule II amphetamine. (CBS News)

     • About 4 grams (or less than 20 grams, depending on report) of hand-rolled cannabis cigarettes. (Men's Journal)

3. Charges:

   • Possession of a controlled substance (amphetamine) — a felony. (The Economic Times)

   • Possession of marijuana (20 grams or less) — misdemeanor. (nbcmiami.com)

   • Resisting an officer without violence. (The Economic Times)

4. Arrest Processing & Bond:

   • He was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami-Dade County. (Mundo Deportivo)

   • His bond was set at US$3,500, and some reports say it has been posted. (People.com)

5. Police’s Statement / Reaction:

   • The Miami Beach Police Department described his behavior as a “significant safety hazard” to both himself and motorists. (Men's Journal)

   • They emphasized that celebrity or influencer status does not exempt someone from being held accountable. (CBS News)

6. What He Was Doing Before Arrest:

   • Just hours before, Doherty had posted on his Instagram Stories from a yacht, showing party-like scenes. (Yahoo)

   • He was promoting streams on the app Parti. (People.com)

7. Public & Media Reaction:

   • This arrest has sparked a lot of discussion, partly because of his controversial past (crashes, risky stunts). (Yahoo)

   • Some are criticizing him for “reckless influencer behavior” — using dangerous stunts and breaking laws for content. (AOL)

Why This Matters

• Influencer Responsibility: Doherty’s arrest highlights how far some creators go to create “viral content,” even risking safety and breaking the law.

• Legal Risk for Creators: As influencers become more mainstream, legal scrutiny on their in-person stunts is increasing.

• Public Image Impact: Legal trouble like this could damage his brand, sponsorships, and audience trust.

• Broader Conversation: It raises questions about “influencer accountability” — especially when pranks or stunts involve public safety.