Why Is Zachery Ty Bryan Arrested This Time? Home Improvement Actor Gets 16-Month Jail Sentence After 6th Arrest

Zachery Ty Bryan, the 44-year-old actor best known for his role on Home Improvement, has been sentenced to 16 months in county jail following his February 2024 arrest on DUI charges in La Quinta, California. The sentencing took place on 23 February 2026, after Bryan pleaded guilty to a felony DUI charge and admitted an enhancement related to two prior DUI convictions. Probation was denied, and with 57 days of jail credit, he is expected to serve over 14 months behind bars.

The plea deal and sentence mark Bryan's sixth arrest in the past five years, drawing renewed attention to the actor's long history of legal troubles.

Upcoming Probation Hearing in Oregon

As reported by People, Bryan is scheduled to appear in Lane County, Oregon, on 2 March for a probation violation hearing connected to a domestic violence conviction from July 2023. At the time, he was arrested following a report of a physical dispute and faced charges including assault in the fourth degree under the Abuse Prevention Act, third-degree robbery, and misdemeanor harassment.

In October 2023, Bryan pled guilty to felony assault in the fourth degree constituting domestic violence and received a seven-day jail sentence. On 29 November 2025, he allegedly violated his probation from a prior domestic violence case and was arrested along with his fiancée, Johnnie Faye Cartwright.

Bryan denied the probation violation charges at a 3 December arraignment and was placed in Lane County Community Corrections without bail, before being released on 10 December. On 29 December, he admitted to three probation violations, and his probation officer recommended that he serve the full 19- to 20-month sentence linked to his 2023 domestic violence conviction.

Chronology of Arrests and Legal Issues

Bryan has faced six arrests since 2020. In 2020, he was initially charged with felony strangulation, fourth-degree assault, and interfering with making a police report after an argument with Cartwright. He pled guilty to two misdemeanour domestic violence charges, served seven days in jail, and was placed on 36 months of probation.

In July 2023, he was arrested again for domestic violence in Oregon. This was followed by two DUI-related arrests in 2024, including the February incident in La Quinta and another in Oklahoma in October, where he faced charges of driving under the influence and driving with a cancelled or suspended licence. Less than a year later, in January 2025, Bryan was arrested in South Carolina on second-degree domestic violence charges, reportedly involving physical assault against Cartwright.

Court Records and Official Statements

A report from KEZI confirms the details of Bryan's latest sentencing and prior convictions. Bryan's attorney in California, Jeremy Brehmer, has been contacted for comment regarding the most recent sentence.

Online records indicate his release from Lane County Community Corrections in December 2025 and his upcoming court appearance in March 2026.

Impact and Public Awareness

Bryan's repeated arrests and jail sentences have continued to generate public interest, particularly because of his past prominence as a Home Improvement actor. The combination of domestic violence convictions and multiple DUI arrests across several states underscores the ongoing legal challenges he faces.

The 16-month sentence in California and pending Oregon probation hearing ensure that Bryan will remain under scrutiny as he navigates the consequences of his repeated legal infractions.