A true-crime YouTuber, Alexander Zabel Jr., was charged with obstructing a public thoroughfare and public nuisance after setting up a livestream near the search area for Nancy Guthrie, who was reported missing from her Tucson home on January 31, 2026. Law enforcement cited Zabel for creating a traffic hazard and allegedly using a 'pee tent' on the road. Two other individuals, Troy Lewis Bradshaw and Damian Todd Enderle, also faced charges related to obstructing public access and public nuisance. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate Guthrie's disappearance and has requested public assistance in gathering digital evidence.
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YouTubers Arrested Near Nancy Guthrie Search Scene
Three individuals were cited for various offenses while livestreaming near the search area for missing person Nancy Guthrie in Tucson. Alexander Zabel Jr. was charged with obstructing a public thoroughfare and public nuisance, while others faced similar charges. The investigation into Guthrie's disappearance is ongoing.
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Nancy Guthrie search scene drew YouTubers, arrests and bizarre roadside claims, docs say
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