Key Points
YouTuber arrested twice in one week near missing woman's home.
Faces felony resisting arrest charge and misdemeanor public nuisance charge.
Sheriff's Department cracking down on content creators disrupting neighborhood.
Missing person case enters fifth month with no suspects identified.
Alexander Zabel Jr., 54, was arrested on June 11 near Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson home for the second time in one week. The YouTuber faces felony charges for resisting arrest and misdemeanor charges for public nuisance. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has issued repeated warnings to media and content creators to stay out of the neighborhood as the missing person case enters its fifth month.
Second Arrest in One Week
Deputies arrested Zabel around 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, in front of Guthrie’s home after receiving multiple complaints. Zabel was live-streaming at the time of his arrest. During the arrest process, a Pima County Sheriff’s sergeant was knocked to the ground. Zabel was released by Friday evening and no longer appeared on the Pima County Adult Detention Complex inmate roster.
Charges and Alleged Behavior
Zabel faces one felony charge of resisting arrest and one misdemeanor charge of public nuisance. According to court documents, Zabel allegedly set up a pee tent on the road near Guthrie’s house and dumped urine in plain view of the neighborhood. He also placed traffic cones on the community roadway during a May 26 livestream. Court papers stated his behavior interfered with the comfortable enjoyment of life for the entire community.
Broader Crackdown on Content Creators
Two other YouTubers, Troy Lewis Bradshaw, 34, and Damian Todd Enderle, 46, were also arrested and charged with public nuisance. All three have focused their online content on Guthrie’s missing person case. The Sheriff’s Department has issued repeated warnings against trespassing in the neighborhood. Residents have asked all media to stay out of the area, and the department warned that trespassing will not be tolerated.
Missing Person Case Status
Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance entered its fifth month as of mid-June 2026. The Guthrie family has offered a 1 million dollar reward for information leading to an arrest. No suspects have been identified. The Sheriff’s Department acknowledged an anonymous tip claiming Guthrie is buried in an unmarked grave in Mexico, but a search found 25 unmarked graves without locating her.
Final Thoughts
The Sheriff’s Department is enforcing strict neighborhood restrictions to protect residents and preserve the investigation. Content creators face real criminal charges for disrupting the area, signaling law enforcement will not tolerate interference in the case.
FAQs
Zabel was arrested June 9 for public nuisance and June 11 for resisting arrest and public nuisance. Both arrests occurred while live-streaming near Guthrie’s home.
Zabel faces one felony charge of resisting arrest and one misdemeanor charge of public nuisance. He was released by Friday evening.
Three YouTubers were arrested: Alexander Zabel Jr., Troy Lewis Bradshaw, and Damian Todd Enderle. All three face public nuisance charges.
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