Current:Home > MyNickelodeon's Drake Bell Considered "Missing and Endangered" by Florida Police -StockPrime
Nickelodeon's Drake Bell Considered "Missing and Endangered" by Florida Police
View
Date:2025-04-17 10:08:38
UPDATE 12:14 PM PT: Drake Bell has been found. The Daytona Beach Police Department told E! News on April 13 that "law enforcement officials are in contact and Mr. Bell is safe."
_________
Drake Bell has been reported missing.
Authorities in Florida announced they're looking for the Nickelodeon alum, who hasn't been seen since April 12.
"He should be traveling in a 2022 grey BMW and his last known location is potentially the area of Mainland High School," the Daytona Beach Police Department shared in an April 13 Facebook post alongside a picture of the 36-year-old. "He is considered missing and endangered."
"If you know where he is or have any information," the message noted, "please contact Detective Jayson Wallace at 386-671-5207 or wallacejayson@dbpd.us. #missing #DBPD"
In response to speculation about their social media statement, authorities added, "For those asking, this is a legitimate post from the Daytona Beach Police Department."
E! News has reached out to Bell's rep for comment.
This news comes nearly two years after the actor faced trouble with the law.
In July 2021, the Drake & Josh alum was sentenced to two years of probation in Cleveland court after pleading guilty to attempted child endangerment. (Bell was arrested a month earlier in connection with the case after a woman accused him of grooming her when she was underage.)
Prior to the sentencing, Bell addressed his past behavior.
"Today I accept this plea because my conduct was wrong," he said in a statement at the time. "I'm sorry that the victim was harmed in any way—that was obviously not my intention."
"I have taken this matter very very seriously," he continued, "and again I just want to apologize to her and anyone else who may have been affected by my actions."
In January, People reported that Bell had entered outpatient treatment for substance abuse amid separation from his wife Janet Von Schmeling, who he wed in 2018 after five years of dating.
Though the duo were private, Bell did share a rare look into their lives when he announced they had welcomed a baby together.
"In response to various rumors that are incorrect, I have been married for almost 3 years, and we are blessed to be the parents of a wonderful son," Bell tweeted in 2021. "Thank you very much to all my fans around the world for your good wishes."
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (746)
Related
- Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,’ Pew report finds
- Oklahoma grand jury indicts barbecue restaurant owner over deal with state parks agency
- Biden determined to use stunning Trump-backed collapse of border deal as a weapon in 2024 campaign
- Super Bowl is a reminder of how family heritage, nepotism still rule the NFL
- Charges tied to China weigh on GM in Q4, but profit and revenue top expectations
- FCC declares AI-generated voices in robocalls are illegal
- U.S. Virgin Islands hopes ranked choice voting can make a difference in presidential primary politics
- Gina Rodriguez brings baby to 'Not Dead Yet' interview, talks working as a new mom: 'I don't do it all'
- New Mexico governor seeks funding to recycle fracking water, expand preschool, treat mental health
- Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry calls for special session, focused on tough-on-crime policies
Ranking
- The FBI should have done more to collect intelligence before the Capitol riot, watchdog finds
- Baby zebra born on Christmas dies at Arizona zoo
- 2 new ancient shark species identified after fossils found deep in Kentucky cave
- Jason Isbell files for divorce from Amanda Shires after nearly 11 years of marriage: Reports
- Moving abroad can be expensive: These 5 countries will 'pay' you to move there
- 2024 NFL Honors awards: Texans sweep top rookie honors with C.J. Stroud, Will Anderson Jr.
- Ohio backs off proposed restrictions on gender-affirming care for adults
- AI-generated voices in robocalls can deceive voters. The FCC just made them illegal
Recommendation
Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what’s next for those who oppose Trump
'I'm worried about our country': How NFL owner Robert Kraft targets hate with Super Bowl ad
5 Marines aboard helicopter that crashed outside San Diego confirmed dead
Is Bigfoot real? A new book dives deep into the legend
DoorDash steps up driver ID checks after traffic safety complaints
Cord cutters and cord nevers: ESPN, Fox and Warner sports streaming platform wants you
Jets owner Woody Johnson throws shade at Zach Wilson: 'Didn't have' backup QB last season
Nevada Republicans wait in long lines in order to caucus for Donald Trump, who is expected to win