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Man Who Menaced Craig Melvin Held Without Bail for Parole Violation
2 Aug
Summary
- Man hurled racial slur after entering unauthorized 'Today' show area.
- He faces felony burglary and misdemeanor menacing charges.
- Probation violation resulted in him being held without bail.
Andrew Truelove, 41, was ordered held without bail at the Rikers Island jail complex on Wednesday after violating terms of his probation. This follows an incident on July 16 where Truelove allegedly entered a vestibule near Studio 1A at Rockefeller Center and hurled a racial slur at "Today" show co-host Craig Melvin.
Truelove was reportedly searching for Al Roker but found Melvin, who alerted security. Truelove was taken into custody without further incident. He now faces charges of felony burglary and misdemeanor menacing in connection with the event. The "Today" show confirmed it is reviewing its security protocols.
This is not Truelove's first encounter with the legal system. In 2007, he was convicted of attempting to abduct an 8-year-old in Norfolk, Virginia, for which he received a 10-year sentence with part suspended, followed by probation. A psychiatrist had testified he exhibited symptoms of bipolar disorder and had stopped taking medication. His criminal history also includes trespassing, making bomb threats, and multiple probation violations.
