Braden Peters, a popular online influencer known for his ‘looksmaxxing’ content under the name ‘Clavicular,’ was arrested Thursday in Broward County, Florida, on warrants stemming from a February incident in Osceola County, authorities said.
Osceola County deputies responded to an Airbnb near Kissimmee on Feb. 2 after a woman reported being battered. The woman, 19, claimed she was assaulted by Violet Marie Lentz, 24, who is reportedly Peters’ girlfriend. Detectives determined Peters allegedly instigated the fight and posted a social media video of the incident to exploit the women, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office said the Airbnb was rented by Peters. Neither Peters nor Lentz responded to deputies during the initial response. A warrant was issued for Peters on charges of misdemeanor battery and criminal conspiracy, and a separate warrant was issued for Lentz for misdemeanor battery. Peters was released on a $1,000 bond.
Authorities are still searching for Lentz, and the battery warrant remains active. Peters is also under investigation by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission after a video surfaced online showing him appearing to shoot a dead alligator in the Everglades. The video shows Peters and others on a boat in the wetlands, with clips circulating on social media.
In the footage, Peters and three men are seen approaching a dead alligator, with one asking, “Should we shoot it?” Peters responds, “Let’s just test really how dead it is,” before the group appears to shoot at the animal. The FWC said it is investigating the incident and will release more information when available.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
