Luke Daley arrested again in Arizona on unrelated weapons and drug charges

Luke Daley arrested again

Pima County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson confirmed that 37‑year‑old Luke Daley was booked into the county’s Adult Detention Complex on September 30, 2026. The charges relate to pending drug and firearm violations and are expressly stated to be unrelated to the ongoing Nancy Guthrie investigation.

What the new arrest involves

The detention follows a bond set at $22,500, according to the sheriff’s office. Daley’s criminal history includes prior felony convictions and a probation violation for a separate drugs‑and‑weapons case, which prosecutors are seeking to revoke.

Daley’s response

In an interview with True Crime Arizona host Briana Whitney on March 2, Daley denied any involvement with the masked figure captured on the Guthrie family’s Nest doorbell footage, saying, “It’s not me.” He added that he has no knowledge of who took Nancy Guthrie and would cooperate with the FBI if he did.

Attorney’s statement

Daley’s lawyer, Chris Scileppi, reiterated the department’s position, telling reporters that two search warrants were served on Daley on February 13, 2026, and that his client “has no link whatsoever to Nancy Guthrie and has no information related to her kidnapping.” Scileppi also noted that Daley and his mother were questioned and released without charges after the February stop.

Background on the Guthrie case

Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her Tucson home in the Catalina Foothills on February 1, 2026. A masked intruder captured on a doorbell camera remains unidentified, and no suspect has been publicly named. The investigation continues, with a combined reward of more than $1.2 million for information.

What’s next

Authorities say the new arrest does not affect the Guthrie case, which remains active. The sheriff’s department has not indicated any further action against Daley beyond the current charges. Investigators continue to seek leads on the original kidnapping, urging anyone with information to contact the FBI or Tucson Crime Stoppers.