CINCINNATI —

A social media influencer is facing charges after impersonating a police officer and detaining a minor outside of Great American Ballpark, according to court documents.

Justin Simmons, 30, has been charged with kidnapping and impersonating a police officer. Advertisement

Simmons, who goes by the nicknames "Bankie Luchiano" and "Bankroll" online, said that he was livestreaming while the incident happened.

The video appears to be no longer viewable on Simmons' accounts.

The incident happened on Sept. 23, the night the Cincinnati Reds were playing one of their final regular-season games against the Pittsburgh Pirates at the ballpark.

The minor was reportedly in "great distress" because of the detention, according to court documents. They also describe the detention as havi

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