Zachery Ty Bryan Arrested Again in Oregon: Former *Home Improvement* Star Jailed for Probation Violation and Domestic Violence History

Former Home Improvement star Zachery Ty Bryan is back in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons after being arrested in Eugene, Oregon, over the weekend on suspicion of violating the terms of his probation tied to a prior domestic violence conviction. Multiple outlets report that the 44‑year‑old actor was taken into custody on Saturday, November 29, 2025, and is currently being held without bail in Lane County Jail. He is expected to remain behind bars until at least December 3 while authorities and the court sort through the alleged violation.

According to online jail records and coverage from entertainment and news sites, Bryan’s arrest stems from a three‑year probation term imposed in 2023 as part of a plea deal in an Oregon domestic violence case involving his fiancée, Johnnie Faye Cartwright. That probation is scheduled to run until October 2026, meaning any violation can carry serious consequences, including potential jail time. Saturday’s incident marks at least Bryan’s sixth arrest in the past five years, underscoring a troubling pattern of legal trouble that has largely overshadowed his child‑star legacy.

Cartwright was also arrested in Eugene on Saturday and booked into the same facility. She now faces five charges, including DUII, three counts of reckless endangering, and attempted first‑degree assault. She is expected to be arraigned on Monday, with prosecutors likely to outline more details about the alleged conduct behind those counts. While Bryan’s alleged violation centers on his probation status, Cartwright’s case adds another layer of volatility to a relationship that has already been the subject of prior police reports and court filings.

Today’s arrest is the latest chapter in a long list of incidents dating back to a 2020 altercation in Oregon, followed by a felony assault case in 2023, a DUII in Oklahoma, and a January 2025 arrest in South Carolina tied to another domestic violence allegation involving Cartwright. In recent interviews and statements, Bryan has spoken about struggling with addiction, the pressures of early fame, and efforts at “personal growth,” but his newest legal setback raises fresh questions about whether those efforts are translating into lasting change.

For fans who grew up watching him play Brad Taylor opposite Tim Allen in the ’90s sitcom, Bryan’s continuing legal spiral is a stark contrast to the clean‑cut teen athlete he portrayed on screen. As of tonight, authorities have not announced additional charges beyond the alleged probation violation, but with his supervision set to continue into 2026, this Oregon arrest could significantly reshape both his legal future and any chance at a Hollywood comeback.