Popular YouTuber and Twitch streamer Duke Dennis was arrested on August 3 while playing hide-and-seek with friends at a San Antonio shopping mall after closing hours. The 31-year-old AMP member, whose real name is Denzel Shaquille Dennis, was taken into custody at the Shops at Rivercenter around 10pm while fellow AMP member Kai Cenat watched from above.
According to Dexerto and police reports, footage of the arrest quickly spread across social media platforms, showing Dennis sitting handcuffed on the mall floor surrounded by multiple police officers. The video captured the attention of viewers online and generated mixed reactions from the streaming community and fans.
Police were called to the scene after reports of a disturbance, finding Dennis and his friends “causing disruption throughout the area.” Mall security guards had already warned the group to leave, but they refused to comply with the warnings.
Kai Cenat was present during the incident and can be seen in the viral footage watching the arrest unfold from an upper level of the shopping mall. This isn’t the first time Cenat has been involved in an arrest situation after his PS5 giveaway caused chaos in NYC’s Union Square. Cenat was observed recording the situation on his phone as officers dealt with his fellow content creator below.
Dennis faces criminal trespassing and evading arrest charges
According to the San Antonio Police Department, Dennis was arrested on two specific charges: criminal trespassing and evading arrest. His mugshot was released to the public several hours after the arrest took place at the shopping center.
The criminal trespassing charge falls under Texas Penal Code 30.05, which defines the offense as occurring when a person enters or remains on property without proper consent or refuses to leave after being asked to do so. This law applies to various types of property, including land, buildings, aircraft, and vehicles.
The evading arrest charge stems from Dennis’s reaction when police attempted to detain him. According to a police report obtained by the San Antonio Express-News, when an officer told Dennis to put his hands behind his back, the 31-year-old “jumped back and started running away.” The second charge, evading arrest, is covered under Texas Penal Code 38.04. This offense applies when a person intentionally flees from a law enforcement officer who is attempting to detain them. Under Texas law, evading arrest can be classified as a felony depending on the specific circumstances surrounding the incident.
Dennis was released on Sunday on a $1,000 bond for each charge after being held in Bexar County jail. Following his release, Dennis posted on Instagram: “Officially on vacation, need suggestions on where to go…See y’all later.”
Dennis wasn’t the only person arrested during the incident. Lavoune Mark Clarke, 40, was also taken into custody for pushing an officer during the altercation, causing the policeman to injure his hand according to My San Antonio. Clarke posted his $5,000 bond on Monday.
The AMP group, which includes both Dennis and Cenat, was in Texas for a 30-day summer-themed streaming marathon in July, staying part of the time at NBA legend Tony Parker’s San Antonio home. The group regularly engages in streaming activities, hosts public events, and creates various types of content, building a significant following through their collaborative content and individual streaming careers.
Dennis was recently detained in China after law enforcement found a bullet in his bag from cleaning out his car, though he was released without charges.
The arrest has raised questions about content creation boundaries and the legal implications of filming in public spaces without proper permissions. Dennis now joins a long list of controversial content creators who have faced legal issues while creating content. The incident highlights the potential legal risks that content creators may face when engaging in activities in commercial properties without obtaining appropriate consent from property owners, particularly outside of operating hours.
Published: Aug 5, 2025 07:56 am