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Drake Bellallegedly “made suicidal statements” before his brief disappearance this week,TMZ reportsciting police.
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Bell, who Robert reportedly told police was “distraught and made suicidal statements” in text messages to their mother, was in Winter Park, Fla. at the time, visiting his ex-wifeJanet Von Schmelingto discuss the custody of their son, per TMZ. The outlet added that Bell claimed he would drink excessively and hang himself in the texts, and that his brother called police after he felt Bell was not receptive to him reaching out.
The Daytona Beach Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request to obtain the report on Saturday.
As previously reported, Bell broke his silence about being reported missing with a since-deleted tweet on Thursday, writing “you leave your phone in the car and don’t answer for the night and this? 😂”
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On Thursday morning, the Daytona Beach Police Departmentannouncedon Facebook that “officers are looking” for Bell, who was said to be traveling in a 2022 grey BMW with a last known location potentially around Mainland High School the day before. “He is considered missing and endangered,” the post read.
The message has since been updated to reflect that he’s been found, and Officer Carrie McCallister confirmed to PEOPLE thatBell was “safe” hours later.
“At this time, we can confirm law enforcement officials are in contact and Mr. Bell is safe,” the statement read.
Bell shares his son withVon Schmeling, with whom he decided toseparate late last year, a source told PEOPLE. The actor and his ex are “committed to maintaining a peaceful co-parenting relationship and giving their son the best life possible,” the source explained.
In June 2021, the Nickelodeon star wasarrestedfor attempted child endangerment and disseminating matter harmful to juveniles, as his victim — who was 15 at the time — alsoaccused him of sexual misconductbut his attorney disputed the allegations.
He pleaded guilty to the endangerment charges and wassentencedthat July to two years of probation and 200 hours of community service. Additionally, he was told not to contact the victim.
source: people.com
