Actor Timothy Busfield Wanted on Child Sex Abuse Charges: U.S. Marshals on the Hunt
Authorities in New Mexico have issued an arrest warrant for Timothy Busfield, known for his role in "Thirtysomething," on child sex abuse charges. The U.S. Marshals have taken over the search for the actor, with the Albuquerque Police Department collaborating with them to locate and apprehend Busfield.
The arrest warrant for Timothy Busfield was issued on January 9, following a criminal complaint filed by an investigator with the Albuquerque Police Department. The complaint alleges that Busfield inappropriately touched a child, who reported the incidents that occurred when he was 7 and 8 years old.
The alleged incidents took place on the set of "The Cleaning Lady," a TV series directed and acted in by Busfield. Warner Bros. Television, the production company behind the show, emphasized the importance of the safety of minors on their productions and stated that they take all allegations of misconduct seriously.
The police investigation into the allegations against Busfield began in November 2024 after a doctor at the University of New Mexico Hospital reported a case of alleged sexual abuse. Busfield's wife, Melissa Gilbert, known for her role in "Little House on the Prairie," deleted her Instagram account following the issuance of the arrest warrant.
Melissa Gilbert and Timothy Busfield got married in 2013. The couple has been in the spotlight due to the ongoing legal issues surrounding Busfield. The investigation and search for Busfield are ongoing, with law enforcement agencies working to bring him into custody.