Records reviewed by Fox News Digital show multiple livestreamers gathered near the Nancy Guthrie search in the Catalina Foothills, and three men were cited on misdemeanor counts after deputies said their presence created a traffic hazard and an offensive environment. Documents include Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) probable-cause statements, traffic citations and court minute entries; official agency statements from the FBI’s Phoenix field office confirm the ongoing missing-person investigation.
What happened near the Nancy Guthrie search in Catalina Foothills
According to the FBI’s Phoenix field office, Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her Catalina Foothills residence on the evening of Jan. 31, 2026. The FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department have continued a coordinated investigation into her disappearance, the FBI confirmed to reporters and in its public statements.
Fox News Digital obtained PCSD documents and court minute entries that describe events on May 26 in a neighborhood adjacent to the active search area. Deputies responded that afternoon to reports of a traffic hazard and multiple people livestreaming from or near the roadway. The records indicate law enforcement encountered online personalities who were recording and broadcasting from the scene while others filmed or observed.
Who was cited and the charges listed in police records
Minute entries and citation paperwork reviewed by Fox News Digital identify three separate cases stemming from interactions with deputies.
Alexander Zabel Jr. was cited by PCSD on misdemeanor counts of obstructing a public thoroughfare and public nuisance, according to the department’s citation and a probable-cause statement produced in that case. Court minute entries show Zabel pleaded not guilty to both counts; a show-cause hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21, per the court docket entries provided to Fox News Digital.
Troy Lewis Bradshaw was cited on June 4 for obstructing a public thoroughfare, according to the traffic citation and a June 16 minute entry. That minute entry, reviewed by Fox News Digital, notes a plea of not guilty and records a fine or civil sanction of $282 after a case management conference was held.
The third matter involved Damian Todd Enderle, cited June 8 on a public nuisance charge. Court minutes reviewed by Fox News Digital show the state moved to dismiss the public nuisance charge on June 30 and no further hearings were scheduled in that case.
What deputies say the livestreamers did at the road
PCSD’s probable-cause statement, obtained and reviewed by Fox News Digital, says deputies were dispatched at about 4:30 p.m. on May 26 to a report of a traffic hazard. The statement describes Zabel sitting in a lawn chair in the roadway and using a tripod to livestream while traffic attempted to pass.
The probable-cause document alleges Zabel intentionally placed traffic cones in the road next to his tripod and other personal items to occupy space, and that a later livestream segment showed him erecting what deputies described as a “pee tent” on the roadway, which the statement says insinuated that he was urinating. Those actions were cited in the PCSD paperwork as creating an offensive environment and obstructing use of the roadway.
Fox News Digital notes these descriptions come from law enforcement documents; the filings themselves characterize the conduct as alleged behavior and do not represent criminal convictions. The probable-cause statement was used by deputies to issue citations and to document the incidents that led to court filings.
How livestreaming affected the missing-person investigation
Official agencies told investigators they were concerned about the impact of crowds and livestreaming on scene management during an active missing-person probe. The FBI Phoenix field office and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department have publicly asked members of the public to preserve and provide digital evidence that may assist the investigation, including doorbell-camera footage, still images and video captured near Guthrie’s residence or in surrounding areas.
PCSD records reviewed by Fox News Digital indicate deputies considered the proximity of the livestreaming activity to a high-profile residence when documenting the obstruction and nuisance claims. The FBI has not charged any of the livestreamers in connection with the disappearance; its public statement reiterates the agency’s request for tips and media that could help investigators locate Guthrie.
How the public can give tips and what comes next
If you have information about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance or relevant footage, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department directs callers to 520-351-4900 or the anonymous tip line at 520-882-7463 (88-CRIME). The FBI’s public guidance asks people to submit digital media and tips through the bureau’s dedicated page at fbi.gov/findguthrie. For direct contact with the FBI’s Phoenix field office, see fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/phoenix. For more information on the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, visit pimasheriff.org.
Court records reviewed by Fox News Digital indicate Zabel’s show-cause hearing is set for July 21; Bradshaw’s citation and case management notes show resolution activity and a recorded civil sanction, and Enderle’s public nuisance charge was dismissed after the state moved to drop the count on June 30. Readers should note these entries reflect the status in court minute records and may change as cases proceed.
Background and next steps for the investigation
Federal and local investigators continue to gather leads. The FBI Phoenix field office and PCSD have asked the public for any videos or photographs taken in the Catalina Foothills area since Jan. 31. Law enforcement officials say digital evidence from the public can be critical in missing-person inquiries and have provided secure submission options through their websites.
Fox News Digital reached out to the Pima County Sheriff’s Office for comment; PCSD records and the FBI’s public statements are the basis for the timeline and case-status details reported here.
Note: The descriptions above rely on citations, probable-cause statements and court minute entries obtained and reviewed by Fox News Digital. Allegations in law enforcement documents are claims and do not establish guilt.
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