Alabama’s ‘TikTok Trickster’ arrested in Kentucky on multiple warrants spanning 5 states

Alabama’s ‘TikTok Trickster’ arrested in Kentucky on multiple warrants spanning 5 states

An Alabama man known to law enforcement as the “TikTok Trickster” was arrested Friday in Kentucky on outstanding warrants from multiple states, authorities said.

Brenton Fillers, 54, of Alabama, was arrested by University of Kentucky police at UK Chandler Hospital after the department receives reports of a man matching his description. The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office was among the law enforcement that helped UK police on the case.

“Today’s arrest demonstrates the importance of collaboration in law enforcement,” said UK Police Chief Joe Monroe. “We want to extend our thanks to the Somerset Police Department and the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, who have assisted UK Police with the investigation.”

Fillers had outstanding warrants from five states, including Alabama. Those warrants, according to UK police, include:

UK Police responded to a report referencing a man matching the description of Fillers, a resident of Alabama, who faces the following charges:

  • Aggravated sexual assault of a child in Texas.
  • Theft of property in Alabama.
  • Felony fraudulent use of a credit card in Arkansas.
  • Theft of a motor vehicle in Tennessee.
  • He may face additional charges in Kentucky.

Fillers will be transported and booked into the Fayette County Detention Center pending an extradition hearing.