Andrew Truelove has been charged after allegedly entering the Today show’s studio at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City on Thursday, July 16.

The 41-year-old man was charged with hate crime – burglary, hate crime – menacing, hate crime – criminal trespass, and harassment, the NYPD said Thursday. Truelove has not yet been arraigned.

Authorities say Truelove entered the NBC studio at Rockefeller Plaza, where he confronted co-host Craig Melvin, and allegedly yelled racial slurs. A law enforcement source also told PEOPLE that Truelove allegedly asked for Al Roker after slipping past studio security.

Court records indicate Truelove has a criminal history. In June 2026, he pleaded guilty to felony criminal mischief in connection with a case involving damage to multiple vehicles. He was sentenced to six months in jail, five years of probation and ordered to pay $375 in fees. It is unclear how much of that sentence he served before Thursday’s alleged incident.

He also has three pending criminal cases in New York. In those cases, he has pleaded not guilty to charges including misdemeanor assault, reckless endangerment, criminal trespass on railroad property and trespassing.

Melvin, 47, said in a statement on Thursday afternoon, “I’ve heard from so many of you over the last few hours. I’m doing just fine. Thanks for reaching out. I’m looking forward to seeing you tomorrow morning on @todayshow.” (Melvin has a previously announced vacation planned to begin on Monday, July 20.)

NBC News also released a statement on Thursday confirming that “there was a security incident this morning at the Today show studio.”

The statement said the man “approached” Melvin, “who alerted security,” and the intruder was then “detained and taken into custody by law enforcement without further incident.”

“There was no altercation, and no one was injured. Today is cooperating fully with law enforcement as they investigate the matter. NBC and Today take the safety and security of our employees, talent, staff and guests extremely seriously,” the statement continued.

“We are reviewing the incident and our security protocols and remain committed to providing a safe and secure environment for everyone who works at and visits our studios.”

The NYPD said in an earlier statement that at approximately 8:57 a.m. “an officer assigned to 30 Rockefeller Center within the confines of the Midtown North Precinct was alerted to a disorderly individual inside the building. Immediately thereafter, the responding officer entered into the building and placed the individual in custody without incident. There were no injuries reported, and the investigation remains active and ongoing.”