‘Home Improvement’ star Zachery Ty Bryan arrested for DV, his third domestic charge in recent years

Zachery Ty Bryan, 43, remains in custody following his New Year’s Day arrest in South Carolina
UPDATED JAN 4, 2025
Former child actor Zachery Ty Bryan's bail has been set at $10,000, and he remains in custody (Getty Images)
Former child actor Zachery Ty Bryan's bail has been set at $10,000, and he remains in custody (Getty Images)

MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA: Zachery Ty Bryan, best known for his role as Brad Taylor on the ’90s sitcom 'Home Improvement', was arrested on Wednesday, January 1, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

The 43-year-old actor faces charges of second-degree domestic violence, according to People.

Inside Zachery Ty Bryan's third arrest

Produer Zachery Ty Bryan arrives at the Premiere Of
Zachery Ty Bryan arrives at the Premiere of 'Dark Tourist' at ArcLight Hollywood on August 14, 2013, in Hollywood, California (Getty Images)

Police detained Zachery Ty Bryan just before 7.00 pm local time, and he was booked into Horry County Jail on Thursday, January 2.

His bail has been set at $10,000, and he remains in custody.

This incident marks the latest in a series of legal troubles for the former child star, who was arrested twice on DUI charges in 2024 and now faces his third domestic violence-related charge.

Zachery Ty Bryan's history of legal troubles and violence allegations

Zachery Ty Bryan’s legal issues began in 2020 when he was arrested for allegedly strangling his girlfriend, Johnnie Faye Cartwright, in Oregon.

He pled guilty to two misdemeanor charges and was sentenced to 36 months of probation.

Home Improvement actor Zachery Ty Bryan mugshot from October 17, 2020 (Lane County Sherriff's Office)
'Home Improvement' actor Zachery Ty Bryan's mugshot from October 17, 2020 (Lane County Sherriff's Office)

Despite the charges, Bryan and Cartwright became engaged in 2021 and now share three children, daughter Kennedy and twins Parker and Sequoia.

In 2023, Bryan faced another domestic violence-related arrest, charged with fourth-degree felony assault, third-degree robbery, and misdemeanor harassment.

He pled guilty to felony assault constituting domestic violence and served a seven-day jail sentence.

Zachery Ty Bryan's fiancee speaks out amid growing concern

Following Zachery Ty Bryan’s 2023 arrest, Johnnie Faye Cartwright asked for privacy for their family, stating, “Trauma can bring struggles in many shapes and forms."

"It’s a horrible situation that’s going to be spun in so many ways. I’ve learned firsthand the truth will never align with what’s been put out there,” she added.


BURBANK, CA - JUNE 08: Actor Zachery Ty Bryan arrives at The SAG Foundation's 6th Annual Los Angeles Golf Classic on June 8, 2015 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/WireImage)
Zachery Ty Bryan arrives at The SAG Foundation's 6th Annual Los Angeles Golf Classic on June 8, 2015, in Burbank, California (Allen Berezovsky/WireImage)

She emphasized the need for respect and healing, particularly for their children, as the family navigates the fallout from Bryan’s repeated legal issues.

"I’ll always want what’s best for the father of my children,” she told US Weekly at the time.

Former 'Home Improvement' co-star Tim Allen expresses disappointment

Tim Allen, Zachery Ty Bryan’s on-screen father on 'Home Improvement', shared his thoughts on the actor’s troubled path during a 2023 interview with The Hollywood Reporter.

“At a certain point, he deviated from the guy I know to somebody who is reacting to situations that I had nothing to do with and can’t control,” Allen said.

“Zach is a great kid who has grown into a complex man. All you can do is step aside and let somebody go through their process,” he shared.

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