FBI Arrests Derrick Callella Following Nancy Guthrie Abduction

FBI agents arrested Derrick Callella for sending fraudulent ransom demands while the search for the abducted Nancy Guthrie continues in Arizona. Savannah Guthrie and her siblings requested proof of life from the actual captors after a February 5 ransom deadline for Bitcoin passed without any contact. Donald Trump has pledged full federal support for the investigation as authorities examine digital evidence seized from family members in the Tucson area.Derrick Callella faces federal charges for harassment and transmitting demands following his attempts to exploit the high-profile disappearance of the eighty-four-year-old victim. Investigators confirmed that blood found at the home of Nancy Guthrie matches her DNA, though her pacemaker stopped transmitting data shortly after her doorbell camera was disabled. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated that all individuals remain under investigation while the FBI offers a $50,000 reward for information leading to her safe recovery.The Guthries released a joint video message addressing the unidentified kidnappers to emphasize their readiness to negotiate once they receive confirmation of their mother's wellbeing. Digital forensics teams analyzed equipment taken from the home of Annie Guthrie and Tommaso Cioni after law enforcement sources identified the son-in-law as a person of interest. Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the White House is coordinating with local authorities to provide all necessary resources to find the missing grandmother.