UPDATE: Former Home Improvement star Zachery Ty Bryan has been arrested for the sixth time in just five years, with authorities confirming his custody in Eugene, Oregon earlier today. Bryan faces charges for allegedly violating probation, while his girlfriend, Johnnie Faye Cartwright, was taken into custody for multiple offenses including driving under the influence and attempted first-degree assault.
The arrest, reported by Entertainment Weekly, highlights a troubling pattern for Bryan, whose legal issues have escalated since his rise to fame in the 1990s. Bryan and Cartwright were arrested after an incident that underscores the ongoing crisis in their relationship. Bryan, who initially gained fame as a child star, is expected to be released from Lane County Jail on December 3, 2023. The status of Cartwright’s release remains uncertain as her charges are being processed separately.
This latest arrest follows a series of serious charges against Bryan, starting with a DUI in May 2020 that led to five years of probation. Since then, he has faced multiple allegations of domestic violence, including a felony strangulation charge in October 2020 after an altercation with Cartwright. Bryan pleaded guilty to fourth-degree assault in February 2021, receiving a 36-month probation sentence.
In July 2023, he faced further legal troubles, including felony assault and third-degree robbery, resulting in a week-long jail sentence and more probation. Just months later, in February 2024, he was arrested again for another DUI and contempt of court, followed by a DUI charge in October and a second-degree domestic violence charge in January 2025.
Bryan’s repeated run-ins with the law raise serious concerns about his ongoing struggles with alcohol abuse, a battle he has openly discussed since 2009. The actor’s repeated arrests for domestic violence, primarily involving Cartwright, paint a bleak picture of his personal life.
As Bryan awaits his release, public and media scrutiny intensifies over his future and ability to overcome these ongoing challenges. The implications of his legal troubles extend beyond his personal life, as fans and media closely monitor the situation.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story, as it continues to unfold.
