Current:Home > InvestDrake Bell Made Suicidal Statements Before Disappearance: Police Report -Ascend Wealth Education
Drake Bell Made Suicidal Statements Before Disappearance: Police Report
View
Date:2025-04-11 15:22:37
More details are emerging about Drake Bell's brief disappearance.
Drake's brother Robert Bell reported concern over the Nickelodeon alum's wellbeing April 12 after Drake allegedly made suicidal comments, according to a police report obtained by E! News on April 14.
Robert, who lives in Huntington Beach, Calif., told the Orlando Police Department that Drake had been "distraught" over alleged custody disputes with estranged wife Janet Von Schmeling, whom he had been visiting in Winter Park, Fla., to discuss a child custody agreement, per the report. (Drake and Janet share a 2-year-old son.)
The Drake & Josh star sent texts to his mom where he allegedly expressed not wanting to live anymore, according to the report. Robert sent authorities two screenshots and one voice recording of Drake talking about harming himself.
At that time, pings to Drake's cellphone saw him traveling through Ormond Beach, Titusville and Daytona Beach in Florida, per the report. The last ping located him near Mainland High School, where authorities were unable to make contact and find Drake that night.
The following morning, the Daytona Beach Police Department issued a missing persons alert for Drake on Facebook, stating he was "considered missing and endangered." Authorities later said they located Drake, adding, "We can confirm law enforcement officials are in contact and Mr. Bell is safe."
Afterward, Drake offered an explanation for his disappearance on Twitter, writing alongside a laughing emoji, "You leave your phone in the car and don't answer for the night and this?"
The actor didn't provide any other comment or details of the disappearance.
E! News reached out to Bell's rep for comment and hasn't heard back.
If you or someone you know needs help, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also call the network, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, at 800-273-8255, text HOME to 741741 or visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional resources.veryGood! (947)
Related
- Head of the Federal Aviation Administration to resign, allowing Trump to pick his successor
- Odell Beckham Jr. says goodbye to Baltimore in social media post
- A California city wrestles with its history of discrimination against early Chinese immigrants
- Why This Photo of Paul Mescal and Ayo Edebiri Has the Internet Buzzing
- As Trump Enters Office, a Ripe Oil and Gas Target Appears: An Alabama National Forest
- Gov. Sanders deploys Arkansas National Guard to support southern border control efforts
- Konstantin Koltsov, Former NHL Player and Boyfriend of Tennis Star Aryna Sabalenka, Dead at 42
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Dust-up
- Why we love Bear Pond Books, a ski town bookstore with a French bulldog 'Staff Pup'
- The Fed is meeting this week. Here's what experts are saying about the odds of a rate cut.
Ranking
- Average rate on 30
- Massachusetts moves to protect horseshoe crabs during spawning
- Wounded Kentucky deputy released from hospital; man dead at scene
- Judge dismisses suit against Delaware court officials filed by blind man who was wrongfully evicted
- 'Malcolm in the Middle’ to return with new episodes featuring Frankie Muniz
- Former NHL player, boyfriend of tennis star Aryna Sabalenka dies at age 42
- Watch Orlando Bloom Push Himself to the Limit in Thrilling To The Edge Trailer
- A Nebraska lawmaker faces backlash for invoking a colleague’s name in a graphic account of rape
Recommendation
Taylor Swift Eras Archive site launches on singer's 35th birthday. What is it?
TV is meant to be watched together. Your guide to Apple SharePlay, Amazon Prime Watch Party
Muslim students face tough challenges during Ramadan. Here's what teachers can do to help.
Congressional leaders, White House reach agreement on funding package as deadline to avert government shutdown nears
Arkansas State Police probe death of woman found after officer
Conservative social media influencer charged for her role in Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol
US men will shoot for 5th straight gold as 2024 Paris Olympics basketball draw announced
Is The Idea of You About Harry Styles? Anne Hathaway Says…