Kick Streamer Xenathewitch Arrested Again During Livestream: What Happened?
Viral moment shows police detaining controversial IRL streamer in front of thousands of viewers
March 7, 2026
A dramatic moment unfolded online when controversial livestreamer XenaTheWitch was arrested during a live broadcast, leaving thousands of viewers watching the incident in real time.
Xenathewitch arrested for an active warrant
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LivestreamFailThe arrest happened on March 4, 2026, while the streamer was conducting an IRL (In Real Life) livestream on the platform Kick. Police officers approached her mid-stream and informed her that she matched the name connected to an active warrant, leading to her detention while the broadcast was still running.
The unexpected moment quickly spread across social media, with clips of the arrest circulating widely on X, Reddit, and TikTok.
Who Is Xenathewitch?
XenaTheWitch, whose real name is Amaris Sampson, is a controversial internet personality known for IRL streaming, a format where creators broadcast themselves interacting with people in public.
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She gained attention through collaborations with other streamers and by participating in high-energy livestream events that often involve public challenges or pranks.
Over time, her content has become known for dramatic and sometimes risky real-life interactions, which have frequently sparked debates online about the limits of livestream entertainment.
Why She Was Arrested During the Livestream
During the March 4 livestream, police reportedly approached Sampson after identifying her name as linked to an active warrant. Officers stopped her and questioned her identity before placing her under arrest while the stream continued running.
Because IRL streams often broadcast continuously, viewers witnessed the entire interaction with police live. Within minutes, clips of the arrest began circulating online.
The incident immediately became a trending topic among streaming communities.
Previous Controversies
This is not the first time XenaTheWitch has been arrested or involved in legal trouble.
In August 2025, she was arrested after an incident during a livestreamed scavenger hunt event organized by streamer Paul “Ice Poseidon” Denino.
kick streamer xenathewitch shoots some random with a paintball gun during ice’s cx scavenger hunt pic.twitter.com/mFqzjrNBTm
— antislave.com 🇺🇸 (@antislave1) August 9, 2025
More evidence kick streamer xenathewitch shot an innocent bystander with a paintball gun. pic.twitter.com/gUBpQB7ZR6
— antislave.com 🇺🇸 (@antislave1) August 9, 2025
During that event in Austin, Texas, Sampson allegedly shot a bystander with a paintball gun, leaving the woman injured and requiring medical attention.
Authorities later charged her with several misdemeanor offenses, including assault and reckless conduct related to the incident.
The paintball event went viral at the time because it was also captured on livestream.
Why the Arrest Is Going Viral
The new arrest has attracted major attention because:
it happened live during a broadcast
thousands of viewers watched the police interaction in real time
the streamer already had a history of viral controversies
The streaming world has seen similar incidents in the past where IRL streamers encounter law enforcement during broadcasts, but moments like this often go viral due to the unpredictable nature of live content.
The Debate Around IRL Streaming
The incident has reignited discussions about the risks of IRL streaming, where creators film themselves interacting with strangers and public environments for entertainment.
Critics argue that some streamers push boundaries to gain views, sometimes leading to unsafe or illegal situations. Supporters say the format is simply a new form of reality-style entertainment.
Either way, the livestream arrest of XenaTheWitch has once again put the spotlight on the increasingly chaotic world of IRL streaming.
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