Xenathewitch, a controversial livestreamer on the platform Kick, was suddenly taken into custody by police during a live stream on March 4, 2026. The moment happened late at night while she was filming an IRL broadcast and talking to viewers in real time. Thousands of people watching the stream saw the unexpected arrest unfold live. Xenathewitch, who has nearly 43,000 followers on Kick, has faced several controversies during her time as a streamer. Some of those situations have also involved police officers in the past. This latest incident quickly spread online after clips from the stream began circulating across social media.
Just minutes before the arrest, Xenathewitch was standing at a crosswalk when a police car drove by during its patrol. Seeing the vehicle, she jokingly told viewers she might try to hitch a ride with the officers. While speaking to the stream, she said:
