When news broke that an arrest warrant had been issued for Timothy Busfield, most attention focused on the allegations outlined in the filing. But a closer reading of the court records reveals a quieter detail: the affidavit states that Busfield spoke with police while his wife, Melissa Gilbert, was on the call.
The detail appears in a Criminal Complaint–Arrest Warrant Affidavit filed in Bernalillo County, N. Mex., dated January 9, 2026, and sworn by an Albuquerque Police Department detective. The document was submitted to establish probable cause and request an arrest warrant.
Parade reached out to Gilbert’s representatives for comment but did not immediately hear back.
Where Her Name Appears
In the section of the affidavit describing Busfield’s interview with police, the detective writes that Busfield returned a call and advised the conversation was on speakerphone with his wife, Melissa Gilbert present…