Eugene, OR. — Actor Zachery Ty Bryan, best known for playing Brad Taylor on the 1990s sitcom Home Improvement, is back in the Lane County Jail after being arrested on a parole violation, according to county custody records.
Bryan, 44, was booked on November 28, 2025, on a parole and probation hold with no listed bail, per the county’s inmate roster. His booking details show the charge code “137.545 – PROBATION VIOLATION” and confirm he remains in custody.
Local outlet KEZI 9 News reported that Bryan’s arrest stems from a violation connected to his ongoing supervision following previous criminal convictions. The station noted this is the latest in a series of legal setbacks for the former child star, who has faced domestic violence charges, DUI arrests, and multiple probation terms in recent years.
National entertainment reporting has also tracked Bryan’s pattern of legal problems. In a January 2024 piece, Yahoo Entertainment highlighted his “string of arrests,” including a 2020 domestic assault case, a 2023 DUI, and ongoing legal disputes tied to alleged financial fraud.
Lane County authorities have not released additional details about the nature of the alleged parole violation. Court records related to the case are expected to clarify whether the violation involves a new incident or a failure to comply with existing conditions.
Bryan, once a fixture on American network television, has in recent years been more prominently associated with high-profile legal trouble than acting roles. His next court appearance has not yet been scheduled.
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