'Home Improvement' actor Zachery Ty Bryan arrested for violating probation
What's the story
Hollywood actor Zachery Ty Bryan, famous for his role in the sitcom Home Improvement, was arrested over the weekend in Oregon. The arrest was made after he allegedly violated his probation terms from a previous domestic violence conviction. His girlfriend, Johnnie Faye Cartwright, was also arrested during the incident. This latest legal trouble adds to a string of recent issues for the actor.
Legal proceedings
Bryan's probation violation and girlfriend's multiple charges
Bryan, who is currently serving a three-year probation term until October 2026, was taken into custody on Saturday. The violation is related to the conditions of his previous domestic violence conviction. He has been denied bail and will remain in jail until December 3. Meanwhile, Cartwright faces charges including DUII, three counts of reckless endangerment, and attempted first-degree assault. She is set to be arraigned on Monday (December 1).
Past convictions
Bryan's legal troubles date back to 2020
Bryan's legal issues began in 2020 with a drunken dispute in Oregon involving Cartwright. This incident led to his conviction for menacing. He was on probation from this conviction when the recent incident occurred. Since then, he has been arrested in Oklahoma for DUII and in South Carolina for allegedly assaulting and strangling Cartwright.
Additional legal issues
Recent restraining order granted against Bryan
Bryan's latest arrest comes just weeks after another woman was granted a five-year restraining order against him. She alleged that Bryan punched her and threatened to kill her in July. A few days ago, the actor issued a statement to TMZ apologizing for his actions and saying he is on a "journey toward personal growth."
Actor's background
Bryan's personal life and career
Bryan, 44, is best known for his role as Brad Taylor on the ABC sitcom Home Improvement. He also starred in First Kid and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. Born in Aurora, Colorado, to Jenny and Dwight Bryan, he is a cousin of former NFL quarterback Brady Quinn. He married Carly Matros in 2007, with whom he shares four children, before divorcing in 2020.