Key Points
- Zachery Ty Bryan, best known for Home Improvement, arrested in Eugene, Oregon on probation violation.
- His girlfriend, Johnnie Faye Cartwright, faces DUI, reckless endangering, and attempted assault charges.
- Bryan’s probation stems from a prior domestic violence conviction, set to expire October 2026.
- The actor has a history of arrests, including DUI and domestic abuse allegations across multiple states.
- Bryan previously admitted struggles with addiction, early fame, and repeated poor decisions.
Actor Arrested in Oregon
Zachery Ty Bryan, who rose to fame in the 1990s sitcom Home Improvement, was arrested over the weekend in Eugene, Oregon. Authorities confirmed Bryan was taken into custody Saturday on a probation violation tied to a past domestic violence conviction. His probation is scheduled to end in October 2026.
Bryan’s girlfriend, Johnnie Faye Cartwright, was also arrested and now faces multiple charges, including DUI, three counts of reckless endangering, and attempted first-degree assault. Her arraignment is set for Monday.
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Pattern of Legal Issues
This latest arrest adds to Bryan’s growing list of legal troubles. He and Cartwright were previously involved in a domestic dispute in Oregon described as a “drunken altercation,” which led to charges against Bryan while he was already serving probation.
Beyond Oregon, Bryan has faced arrests in Oklahoma for DUI and was accused of strangling Cartwright during a trip to South Carolina.
Earlier this year, another woman obtained a five-year restraining order against Bryan, alleging physical and verbal abuse. She claimed he harmed a dog, locked himself in a room, and damaged property by punching a door frame off its hinges.
Bryan’s Public Statements
In a recent interview with TMZ, Bryan acknowledged his troubled past, citing struggles with addiction, the pressures of early fame, and repeated poor choices.
“The truth is, I’ve struggled with the lasting effects of early fame, addiction, and poor decision-making, which have hurt people I care about and led to repeated legal issues, including DUIs and past domestic incidents,” Bryan said. He described the latest accusations as a “painful wake-up call.”
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Career Background
Bryan is best remembered for playing Brad Taylor, one of Tim Allen’s sons, on ABC’s Home Improvement. The sitcom ran for eight seasons, earning multiple Emmy nominations and cementing Allen’s status as a household name in comedy.
Outside television, Bryan appeared in films including Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Annapolis, The Game of Their Lives, and Longshot. As a child actor, he was nominated for his work on Home Improvement, alongside co-stars like Jonathan Taylor Thomas.
What Happens Next
Cartwright’s arraignment is scheduled for Monday, while Bryan remains under probation review. Given his history of arrests and ongoing legal battles, further court proceedings are expected to determine whether his probation will be extended or revoked.
