Three YouTubers have been arrested near the Arizona home of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of American television host Savannah Guthrie, after the local sheriff's office vowed to crack down on trespassing. The arrests took place on Monday, following repeated warnings from the Pima County Sheriff's Office (PCSD) that individuals blocking roadways, trespassing, and disrupting the peace would face criminal charges.
Alexander Zabel, 54, who runs the true crime channel Criminal Network, was arrested at his home and charged with two counts of obstructing a highway and one count of public nuisance. He is being held on a $453 bond. Troy Bradshaw, 34, who operates the channel 'DAA JUICE', was charged with public nuisance and held on a $255 bond. Damian Todd Enderle, 46, who helps manage the local crime blog 857 Tucson, was cited for public nuisance and released at the scene.
During a livestream, Enderle said he anticipated a fine and that supporters had raised money to bail out Zabel and Bradshaw. The PCSD noted that one of those arrested had been caught on video urinating in public behind a makeshift tent. The homeowners' association had also posted no-trespassing signs throughout the community.
Nancy Guthrie has been missing since 1 February after she failed to attend a virtual church service. Investigators believe she was taken from her home under suspicious circumstances, but the case has produced few answers. Savannah Guthrie, who co-hosts NBC's 'Today' show, has spoken publicly about her ongoing distress, saying she cries 'every morning' on her way to and from work, but finds solace in her supportive colleagues.
