‘Home Improvement’ Star Zachery Ty Bryan Arrested For Domestic Violence

Zachery Ty Bryan, best known for his role as Brad Taylor on the hit sitcom "Home Improvement," is kicking off 2025 with yet another run-in with the law—this time facing charges of second-degree domestic violence in South Carolina.

This latest arrest marks Bryan’s third run-in with the law in just 18 months. In July 2023, he was arrested in Oregon on domestic violence charges.

Earlier in February 2024, Zachery Ty Bryan faced a DUI arrest in California, which resulted in a felony charge.

According to online records and information obtained by TMZ, law enforcement in Myrtle Beach responded to a domestic disturbance call on January 1. Upon arriving at the scene, officers determined that Bryan had been involved in a physical altercation, leading to his arrest and detention at the Horry County Jail.

Bryan remains behind bars, with his bond set at $10,000. His mugshot reveals visible injuries, including cuts on his cheek, chin, and lips, along with a red mark on his forehead.

The repeated arrests have painted a troubling picture for the former child star, whose legal troubles continue to make headlines. As the legal process unfolds in South Carolina, Bryan’s ongoing pattern of arrests raises further questions about his personal struggles and efforts toward rehabilitation.

For now, Bryan remains in custody as he awaits his next court appearance, with the spotlight firmly on his latest legal troubles.

The former "Home Improvement" star was previously arrested in Oklahoma on October 25 for allegedly driving under the influence, according to the Custer County Sheriff’s Office. In addition to the DUI charge, Bryan also faced allegations of driving without a valid driver’s license.

According to Fox News, Bryan was pulled over by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and refused to take a sobriety test. Dashcam footage from the arrest captured the 43-year-old actor speaking candidly with the trooper, saying: “I’m just a good dude, man. I don’t know why everybody… I’m sorry; I like to drink.”

When questioned by authorities, Bryan reportedly admitted to being “intoxicated” and shared that he had gone out the night before, driving “down a secret road.” However, he claimed he eventually stopped his car because he realized he “couldn’t drive.”

During the exchange with the troopers, Bryan made another startling admission—he said he was “running from California” because he “hates that place.” When officers brought up his suspended driver’s license due to a previous DUI incident, Bryan admitted to having faced “multiple” DUI cases, rather than just one.

In February 2024,  Bryan was arrested in La Quinta, California, on suspicion of driving under the influence after deputies pulled over a vehicle believed to have been involved in a traffic collision. According to authorities, officers “observed indications of impairment” in the driver, prompting Bryan’s arrest for DUI with prior offenses.

Following his arrest, Bryan was booked into the John Benoit Detention Center. He was later released on a $50,000 bail, adding yet another incident to his growing list of legal troubles.

In addition to the arrests mentioned above, in 2020, Bryan was first arrested on domestic violence charges and later convicted on two counts. However, his legal issues didn’t stop there. In July 2023, Bryan was arrested again following an alleged domestic violence incident in Eugene, Oregon.

According to a statement from the Eugene Police Department, officers responded to a call about a “physical dispute” between a man and a woman. Bryan was subsequently booked into the Lane County Jail and charged with assault in the fourth degree.

Bryan’s former TV dad, Tim Allen, shared his thoughts on the actor’s struggles in a June 2023 interview with The Hollywood Reporter. Reflecting on Bryan’s downward spiral, Allen said, “I don’t know what’s going on with him. 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.”

Allen went on to add, “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.”