Challenges Faced by Zachery Ty Bryan: Obstacles and Turning Points

A closer look at the defining struggles that shaped Zachery Ty Bryan's life and career.

Zachery Ty Bryan is an American actor and film producer, most recognized for his role as Brad Taylor on the sitcom *Home Improvement*. He also appeared in films such as *First Kid* and *The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift*. While his acting career is notable, recent years have brought him attention due to legal issues and personal struggles.

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October 2020: Arrest in Oregon

In October 2020, Zachery Ty Bryan was held on several charges including felony strangulation, misdemeanor charges of fourth-degree assault and interfering with making a police report, after an apparent argument with his girlfriend in their apartment in Lane County, Oregon.

February 2021: Guilty Plea and Sentencing

In February 2021, Zachery Ty Bryan pleaded guilty to two charges, menacing and fourth degree assault, while six others were dismissed. He was sentenced to three years of bench probation and ordered to partake in a batterer intervention program and to have no contact with the victim.

2021: DUI Charge Resulting in License Suspension

In 2021, Zachery Ty Bryan stated that a DUI charge resulted in his license getting suspended.

June 2023: Accusations of Fraudulent Startup Scheme

In June 2023, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Zachery Ty Bryan was accused of running a fraudulent agriculture-technology startup scheme. Four sources told the publication that the scheme involved them giving Bryan individual payment amounts ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 in exchange for fake contracts that actually had no value. The amount of money Bryan earned from the scheme is said to have totaled close to $50,000.

July 28, 2023: Arrest for Domestic Assault

On July 28, 2023, Zachery Ty Bryan was arrested for domestic assault again in Eugene, Oregon and was charged with fourth degree robbery and harassment.

October 25, 2023: Guilty Plea to Felony Assault

On October 25, 2023, Zachery Ty Bryan pleaded guilty to Felony Assault in the Fourth Degree Constituting Domestic Violence. Bryan was sentenced to 36 months of supervised probation, seven days in jail and was required to abide by a set of conditions typical of domestic violence cases, including no contact with his victim.

2023: Court Order to Pay Investor

In 2023, the Superior Court of Los Angeles ordered Zachery Ty Bryan and his production company, Lost Lane, to pay $108,940.57 to an investor, after finding him guilty of scamming money for a film featuring Thomas Jane, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Alex Pettyfer.

February 17, 2024: Arrest for Alleged DUI

On the morning of February 17, 2024, Zachery Ty Bryan was arrested for alleged DUI after a traffic collision in La Quinta, California. He was charged with misdemeanor contempt of court and a felony for operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, marking his fourth DUI charge. He was released the same day after posting a $50,000 bail.

March 27, 2024: Additional Felony DUI Charge

On March 27, 2024, it was revealed that Zachery Ty Bryan had received an additional felony charge related to driving under the influence after having three or more DUI convictions in the last 10 years.

October 2024: Bryan running from California

In October 2024, during an arrest in Oklahoma, Zachery Ty Bryan revealed that he was "running" from his previous longtime home of California, stating, "I hate that place." Despite leaving the state, Bryan still has residency in La Quinta, California, where he is currently facing a drunk driving related charge.

October 24, 2024: Arrest for DUI and Driving Without a Valid License

On October 24, 2024, Zachery Ty Bryan was arrested in Custer County, Oklahoma for driving under the influence, his second DUI offense in 2024, and also for driving without a valid license. He was booked into jail shortly after 8:30 a.m.

October 29, 2024: Release of Dashcam Footage

On October 29, 2024, additional dashcam footage obtained by Fox News was released that confirmed that Zachery Ty Bryan was arrested after refusing to take a sobriety test, and that he also admitted to driving after a night of drinking during his arrest.

January 2, 2025: Arrest for Second-Degree Domestic Violence

On January 2, 2025, Zachery Ty Bryan was arrested in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and charged with second-degree domestic violence. Later reports revealed that he allegedly punched and choked a woman.