UPDATE: Former Home Improvement star Zachery Ty Bryan has been arrested for the sixth time in just five years, raising alarms about his ongoing legal troubles. Bryan, known for his role as Brad Taylor on the iconic sitcom, was taken into custody along with his girlfriend, Johnnie Faye Cartwright, in Eugene, Oregon, earlier today.
Bryan’s latest arrest stems from an alleged probation violation, while Cartwright faces multiple charges including driving under the influence, attempted first-degree assault, and three counts of reckless endangerment. Bryan is expected to be released on December 3, 2023, but Cartwright’s release status remains unclear as her charges are processed separately.
This troubling incident adds to a series of arrests dating back to 2020, with Bryan’s first major legal issue being a DUI. Since then, he has faced numerous charges related to domestic violence against Cartwright, including strangulation and assault. Most recently, he served time for another domestic violence incident and was charged with felony assault and third-degree robbery in July 2023.
In a troubling trend, Bryan’s legal challenges have been closely tied to allegations of alcohol abuse, a struggle he has publicly acknowledged since 2009. The former child star has been sentenced to probation multiple times and has undergone treatment for alcohol-related offenses, including a significant program in 2004, 2007, and 2017.
As Bryan awaits his upcoming release, it is evident that his issues with the law are far from resolved. The community and fans are left concerned about the actor’s future and the ongoing cycle of his legal troubles.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
