Fans of classic ‘90s TV just got hit with another wild twist: Zachery Ty Bryan, who played Brad Taylor (aka the eldest son on “Home Improvement”), has landed in trouble with the law—again. The one-time sitcom sweetheart is now grabbing headlines for all the wrong reasons, racking up his sixth arrest in five years, and this rollercoaster doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon.
Zachery Ty Bryan, ‘Home Improvement’ Star Arrest — What Happened?
Bryan, now 44, was arrested in Eugene, Oregon, on November 29 for allegedly violating his probation tied to a previous domestic violence conviction, and he’s currently being held without bail. That’s not all: his fiancée, Johnnie Faye Cartwright, ended up in the same jail after being charged with driving under the influence, reckless endangerment (three counts!), and attempted first-degree assault. According to jail records, Bryan isn’t expected to get out until December 3rd at the earliest.
This fresh legal drama follows a long string of Bryan’s run-ins with the law. Just in 2024, he was twice arrested for DUI, and earlier incidents include multiple domestic violence allegations—often involving the same partner, Cartwright, who’s also the mother of three of his seven kids. The pair’s troubled relationship has been in the spotlight before, with past charges including menacing, assault, and other domestic-related incidents.
Why Zachery Ty Bryan Keeps Making Headlines
Curious about why Bryan keeps getting arrested? Here’s the rundown:
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Violated probation from a domestic violence conviction (probation due to last until October 2026).
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Multiple charges including assault, harassment, and robbery spanning several years and states.
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His current partner/fiancée has also been charged in connection with several incidents.
It’s not just Bryan’s personal life spiraling. In a statement to tabloids, Bryan admitted to struggles with addiction and the pressures of growing up on TV, saying he’s on a “journey toward personal growth,” but so far, the journey’s been anything but smooth. The situation is especially unsettling for fans who fondly remember Brad’s rebellious but goofy antics on “Home Improvement,” not courtroom drama.
Is Anyone Else From ‘Home Improvement’ in Trouble?
If you’re wondering whether other “Home Improvement” stars have had similar run-ins with the law, the answer is no—at least nothing on the scale of Bryan’s headline-making spree. Tim Allen, the show’s patriarch, had a troubled past before the sitcom aired, but in recent years, the rest of the show’s cast has largely managed to avoid legal controversies.
Bryan’s repeated arrests have left fans shocked, with many asking what could possibly happen next. For now, both he and Cartwright remain in custody as their cases play out, and the saga of a “Home Improvement” star gone rogue is showing no signs of slowing down.
