Home Improvement star Zachery Ty Bryan could face full prison sentence after admitting to violating probation

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Zachery Ty Bryan, known for his role on Home Improvement, could face over a year in jail because he admitted to breaking the terms of his probation.

The former actor, who has been facing difficulties, told the court on Monday that he had broken the rules of his probation three times, as reported by KEZI in Oregon.

After Bryan admitted wrongdoing, his probation officer apparently advised that he should be sent to prison to complete his original 19- to 20-month sentence. This sentence was given after his second conviction for domestic violence in 2023.

The 44-year-old previously admitted guilt to domestic violence in 2021 and will be sentenced on February 17, 2026.

According to records from the Oregon Judicial Department and the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, Bryan was released from Lane County Community Corrections on December 10th.

He had previously denied guilt when he was arraigned on December 3.

Bryan is facing probation issues because of an incident that happened on November 29th in Eugene, Oregon. He and his fiancée, Johnnie Faye Cartwright, 32, were both arrested after she reportedly attempted to hit him with their car while their three young children were inside.

According to police, the couple were driving with their children when Bryan got out of the truck and started walking along the road.

Police say Cartwright then tried to hit the man with her car, and ended up crashing into a ditch with her children still inside.

I was shocked to hear they’d both been arrested! And to make matters worse, it turns out the actor from Home Improvement had a restraining order against Cartwright, meaning he wasn’t even supposed to be near him. It’s just a really messy situation.

Earlier this month, a judge rejected a request from Cartwright to change the conditions of her release before her trial. This came after Us Weekly reported a warrant for her arrest had been issued due to alleged violations related to the incident.

Cartwright was scheduled to appear at another hearing on December 18. 

According to jail records reviewed by Daily Mail, Bryan was issued no bail.

Police reported that Bryan managed to avoid injury by moving out of the way, even though both he and his fiancée had been drinking. Fortunately, no one in the truck was hurt.

Eyewitnesses to the incident were also interviewed at the scene, according to authorities.

Police arrested both Bryan and Cartwright. They stated that the actor, known for his role in Home Improvement, had broken a court order that required him to stay away from his fiancée.

Following further investigation, police arrested Cartwright and charged him with attempted assault, recklessly endangering others three times, and driving under the influence.

Bryan was taken into custody for violating his probation related to a previous fourth-degree assault charge. The children affected by the case are now staying with a relative.

Court documents show that Cartwright has entered a not guilty plea to charges of driving under the influence, endangering others twice, and reckless driving three times.

When she was arrested, records indicated Cartwright was initially charged with several misdemeanors: driving under the influence, three counts of reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. She also faced a single felony charge for attempted assault.

Earlier this month, Bryan explained his recent arrest related to domestic violence by saying it was challenging to adjust from being a child star to having the responsibilities of an adult.

Bryan explained that his experiences as a young actor caused lasting emotional damage, which has contributed to the legal problems he’s faced as an adult, over twenty years later.

Bryan recently talked to TMZ after his ex-girlfriend obtained a five-year restraining order against him due to a previous legal issue.

According to court documents obtained by the media, Bryan’s former girlfriend claims he physically assaulted her on July 3rd.

According to legal documents reported by the outlet, Bryan’s ex-girlfriend claims she playfully bit his nipple, and he responded by punching her in the head.

The woman testified in court that the actor, whom she had been dating for three months, threatened her, saying, “Be quiet or I will silence you.”

No criminal charges have been filed against the actor in the incident. 

Bryan shared with TMZ that becoming famous at such a young age – when he was nine – created pressures he wasn’t ready for. However, he emphasized that this doesn’t excuse his actions as an adult.

After his recent arrest, Bryan announced he’s focusing on improving himself to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Bryan stated he understands that domestic violence is never okay. He expressed deep regret for his past mistakes, explaining they were caused by immaturity and a difficult upbringing.

Bryan shared that he’s dealt with the ongoing consequences of becoming famous young, battling addiction, and making bad choices. These struggles have caused pain to those he loves and have resulted in multiple legal problems, such as driving under the influence and previous instances of domestic issues.

Bryan stated that the recent events, including the restraining order and serious allegations, have been a difficult and sobering experience.

The actor from ‘Guardians of Justice (Will Save You!)’ said he was particularly upset by the way his legal troubles have caused people to question his parenting.

Bryan admitted it really hurt to be called a ‘bad dad’ because his children mean everything to him, and he acknowledges he hasn’t always been the father he wanted to be.

Bryan, known for his role as Clay in the 2006 film The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, is seeking help through therapy, including programs for drug rehabilitation and managing anger.

Bryan was previously arrested in connection with domestic violence two times.

In October 2020, Bryan was arrested in Eugene, Oregon, following an incident with his partner. He later pleaded guilty to menacing and fourth-degree assault.

Bryan was arrested in Horry County, South Carolina, in January for allegedly assaulting a woman. The case is still under investigation.

Bryan co-starred with Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, and Taran Noah Smith in 203 episodes of the show Home Improvement.

Allen told The Hollywood Reporter in 2022 that he was confused by Bryan’s behavior. He described Bryan as a good person who had become more complicated as he matured.

Sometimes, all you can do is give someone space to work through things on their own. Eventually, he changed into someone I didn’t recognize, responding to issues that were beyond my influence or control.

If you or someone you know is dealing with domestic violence, please reach out for confidential help by calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

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2025-12-30 17:37