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Savannah Guthrie Returns After Studio Intruder Scare
20 Jul
Summary
- Savannah Guthrie returned to anchor the show on July 20.
- An intruder confronted Craig Melvin on July 16.
- The accused intruder faces serious felony charges.
Savannah Guthrie returned to anchor the morning broadcast on July 20, marking her first appearance since a security incident on July 16. On that earlier date, an intruder entered the studio and confronted co-host Craig Melvin. Guthrie was filling in for Melvin, who was on a pre-planned family vacation.
The intruder, identified as Andrew Truelove, allegedly made threats and demanded to see Al Roker. Truelove, who has a criminal history, was apprehended by law enforcement. He has been charged with two felonies: burglary in the third degree as a hate crime, and menacing in the third degree as a hate crime.
Melvin had addressed the incident on air on July 17, assuring viewers of everyone's safety and confirming cooperation with the police investigation. Truelove faces a potential 15-year prison sentence, with his next court date scheduled for July 22. Both Melvin and Al Roker have temporary orders of protection against Truelove.
In separate news, Savannah Guthrie is also preparing for an upcoming absence to film her new Wordle project over the next few weeks, with the show expected to air in the new year. Melvin's vacation is unrelated to the intruder event.
