Sheriff Defends YouTuber Arrests: 'Nuisance' Detractors Jailed

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has defended the arrests of true crime YouTubers near the home of missing matriarch Nancy Guthrie. Nanos described the creators as a 'nuisance' to the neighborhood, stating that authorities issued multiple warnings before making arrests. These warnings began with deputy patrols and progressed to temporary no-parking signs due to the congestion.

Sheriff Nanos noted that while legitimate media outlets were respectful, some YouTubers persisted, leading to a daily influx of complaints. He stated that neighborhood reports increased from an average of 50 in six months to nearly 200. He offered the creators an opportunity to broadcast from outside his office, emphasizing a protocol of warning, citation, and then arrest.

True crime YouTubers Alexander Zabel Jr., Troy Lewis "DAA Juice" Bradshaw, and Damian Todd Enderle were arrested on June 8, 2026. Authorities cited trespassing and disrupting the peace as reasons for the arrests. Zabel Jr. was later arrested again on June 11, 2026, for livestreaming outside the Guthrie residence, an incident that involved a deputy being knocked down.

Alexander Zabel Jr. defended his actions, stating his intent was to keep Nancy Guthrie's name in the public eye for the missing person case. He denied claims of urinating on camera, asserting his rights as an independent journalist and citizen.