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.
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.
Investigators summarize Busfield’s own description of his relationship with the family, which he characterized as friendly and extending beyond the set. According to the filing, Busfield said the families spent time together socially and exchanged Christmas gifts.
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In the same interview, Busfield acknowledged that it was possible he had engaged in playful physical contact with the children, such as picking them up or light tickling. According to the document, he characterized that behavior as common on set, non-sexual in nature, and always occurring in front of others.
He told investigators he did not specifically remember touching the boys in question and denied any inappropriate conduct. The document does not single out Melissa Gilbert’s actions in those interactions, but it places her within the broader social context described by Busfield during his interview.
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Court affidavits are written to document investigative steps in precise terms. Seemingly small details, such as who may have been present during a conversation, are often included to preserve a clear record of how information was obtained.
The filing does not list Gilbert as a subject of the investigation, and it does not allege any wrongdoing on her part. The document focuses on allegations involving Busfield connected to his work directing episodes of The Cleaning Lady, which was filmed in Albuquerque.
Why The Detail Stands Out
Gilbert’s name carries cultural weight for many thanks to her long-running role as Laura Ingalls Wilder on Little House on the Prairie. Seeing her referenced, even briefly, in a legal document tied to an arrest warrant naturally raises questions.
Still, the affidavit itself keeps that mention narrow. It records her presence on a speakerphone call and the families' relationship, but does not expand further.
As with all arrest-warrant affidavits, the document reflects allegations and investigative findings presented to the court, not a determination of guilt. Any next steps will be decided through the legal process.
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