Former Child Star of “Home Improvement” Arrested for Sixth Time
A child star who gained fame for starring in the ’90s hit sitcom “Home Improvement” was arrested for the sixth time Saturday after his fiancé allegedly attempted to run him over with their three kids in the car.
Zachery Ty Bryan, 44, and his fiancé Johnnie Faye Cartwright, 32, were both cuffed by deputies with the Lane County Sheriff’s Office around noon Saturday near a popular camping area in Lowell, Oregon, according to a press release from authorities.
Bryan, Cartwright and their three small children were driving through the area in a pickup truck when, at some point, Bryan stormed out of the vehicle and started walking down the road, according to authorities.
Alleged Attempt to Run Over Bryan
Cartwright then “attempted to run over Bryan,” but missed when he dove out of the way — and wound up driving their pickup into a ditch, the sheriff’s office said.
No one was injured, but deputies “observed signs” that Cartwright and Bryan were both “impaired” when questioning them, according to the office.
History of Arrests and Domestic Disputes
Bryan was eventually arrested for violating a court order from a prior case. He is being held without bail, though he is set to be released on Wednesday, according to the Lane County Jail’s inmate records.
In 2021, he pleaded guilty stemming from allegations that he tried to strangle Cartwright. He later downplayed the ordeal and said it was “blown out of proportion.”
Bryan has been arrested six times in the last five years, including for DUI and felony assault against an unnamed woman in October 2023.
Child Star’s Rise to Fame
Bryan played Brad Taylor in the 90s sitcom “Home Improvement.” The show was a huge success and ran for eight seasons, making Bryan a household name.
The couple’s children were placed in the care of a family member, authorities said.
Bryan shares four children with his ex-wife Carly Matros. The pair separated after 13 years of marriage in 2020.
Current Situation and Future
Cartwright was also arrested over the weekend spat following “additional investigation,” according to authorities.
She faces charges for reckless driving, three counts of reckless endangerment and DUI. Two of the reckless endangerment counts have since been cleared, according to Lane County Jail’s inmate records.
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