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Why Was Streamer Duke Dennis Arrested at the Mall?

Duke Dennis was arrested in a San Antonio mall while filming with Kai Cenat. He faces charges of criminal trespassing and evading arrest, sparking mixed reactions online after the video went viral.

Published By: Drishya Madhur
Last Updated: August 4, 2025 10:38:41 IST

Duke Dennis, a popular YouTuber, is seen in handcuffs in a recently circulated viral video. Surrounded by law enforcement, he is seated on the floor, sparked, the video sparked reactions all across social media. 

The 31-year-old streamer was taken into custody while playing hide and seek with fellow streamer Kai Cenat in a mall. 

The video showcases Cenat recording the incident from a higher level, adding to the buzz of the arrest.  the footage gathered a set of varied comments and reactions. A user wrote, “How do you get arrested for childhood nostalgia?”

Dennis was reportedly arrested on the grounds of trespassing and evading arrest by San Antonio Police Department.

What is Criminal Trespass?
Under the Texas Penal Code 30.05, criminal trespass is when a person enters or stays on someone’s property without consent or after being asked to vacate the property. The law covers ‘residential land, agricultural land, a building, an aircraft, or any other vehicle.”

Understanding ‘Fleeing Arrest’ as an offence?
This offence is covered under section 38.04 of the Texas Penal Code, which says that when a person intentionally flees from a federal or state law enforcement agent who is trying to detain him, he is ‘fleeing the arrest’. It is a felony. 

Though it is uncertain to say that the incident is a direct result of the group’s content creation, AMP is well-known for hosting everyday streams and videos across San Antonio

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