YouTubers Arrested Near Nancy Guthrie Home as Sheriff Cracks Down, June 11

Three true crime YouTubers were arrested in Tucson, Arizona on June 8 after months of complaints from residents near Nancy Guthrie’s home. The arrests follow a pattern of trespassing, blocked roads, and public disturbances that prompted the Pima County Sheriff’s Department to enforce a zero-tolerance policy. The case highlights growing friction between online content creators and law enforcement investigating the disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of Today anchor Savannah Guthrie.

Three Streamers Face Criminal Charges

YouTuber Alexander Zabel Jr., 54, was cited on two counts of obstructing a highway and one count of public nuisance. Troy Lewis Bradshaw, 34, received one count of public nuisance. Damian Todd Enderle, 46, was cited for public nuisance and released. Zabel was arrested at a home on Tucson’s east side, while Bradshaw and Enderle were arrested in Guthrie’s neighborhood. The arrests followed video evidence of one man urinating behind a tent.

Sheriff Shifts to Enforcement After Failed Outreach

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department had previously attempted to communicate with streamers and content creators frequenting the area. Those efforts produced no results. Sheriff Nanos told KVOA on June 10 that the behavior was ‘egregious’ and ‘scary.’ The department now enforces a policy where first-time offenders are cited and released, while repeat offenders face booking into the Pima County Adult Detention Complex on public nuisance charges.

Months of Neighborhood Complaints Trigger Action

Residents complained for months about blocked roads, trespassing, and other disturbances near Guthrie’s home. Kevin Adger, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s department, said in an email to the Arizona Republic that ‘Sheriff Nanos will no longer tolerate behavior that disrupts the community or violates the law.’ The policy took effect immediately following the arrests.

Investigation Into Nancy Guthrie Continues

Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her Tucson home on February 1, 2026. More than 100 days into the investigation, authorities have identified no suspects. Evidence includes blood samples, surveillance video, doorbell camera footage of a masked assailant, and signs of forced entry. Savannah Guthrie and her family are offering a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to Nancy’s recovery. Retired homicide detective Chris McDonough said investigators are examining whether Coral Michelle Smith, a wanted kidnapping suspect, could provide information about the case, though authorities confirmed no connection exists between Smith and Guthrie’s disappearance.

Final Thoughts

The arrests signal law enforcement’s determination to protect the investigation site from online interference. With no suspects identified five months after Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, the sheriff’s zero-tolerance policy aims to preserve evidence and maintain order in the neighborhood.

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