Zachery Ty Bryan Allegedly Punched & Threatened To Kill Woman

New details have emerged about Zachery Ty Bryan’s domestic violence arrest, with reports revealing that he allegedly punched a woman several times and threatened to kill her.

Bryan, best known for his role as Brad Taylor on the famed sitcom “Home Improvement,” began 2025 in the worst way possible after he was arrested on charges of second-degree domestic violence in South Carolina.

The actor’s recent run-in with the law is his third legal trouble in 18 months after his previous arrests in July 2023 and February 2024 for domestic violence and DUI charges, respectively.

According to reports from TMZ, Bryan punched a woman multiple times and threatened to kill her before he was arrested.

The incident report stated that officers responded to a call just before 7 p.m. on January 1 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

After arriving at the scene, the officers spoke to the woman, who told them Bryan punched her several times on the left side of her face.

The woman also claimed that Bryan choked her by putting his arm around her neck. His actions restricted her airflow and made her fear for her life.

The unnamed woman also alleged that Bryan said he would kill her.

The officers mentioned in the incident report that her injuries were consistent with her story. They also stated that she shares a child with Bryan.

TMZ earlier reported that Bryan was arrested on January 1 after officers responded to a domestic disturbance call and determined that the 43-year-old was involved in a physical altercation.

After his arrest, Bryan was detained at the Horry County jail and initially held on a $10,000 bond. However, recent reports indicate he regained his freedom at about 8 p.m. on Friday.

Bryan had visible injuries in his mugshot, including cuts on his chin, lips, and cheek. He also had a red mark on his forehead.

This is not the first time Bryan has faced troubles with the law over domestic violence charges.

In 2020, Bryan was arrested for allegedly strangling his girlfriend in Oregon and pled guilty to two domestic violence misdemeanor charges. He was sentenced to 36 months of probation.

However, he eventually got engaged to the woman he allegedly strangled, Johnny Faye Cartwright, and shares three children with her.

In July 2023, the former child star found himself in an Oregon jail for alleged domestic violence.

He was charged with fourth-degree felony assault and third-degree robbery and misdemeanor harassment.

Bryan pled guilty to felony assault in the fourth degree constituting domestic violence and was sentenced to seven days in jail.

Authorities charged him with a misdemeanor “contempt of court” and a felony for driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Bryan posted a $50,000 bail and was released on the same day. The incident marked the actor’s fourth DUI charge, and he made it five in October 2024 after being arrested in Cluster County, Oklahoma, for driving under the influence.

After Bryan’s continued run-ins with the law in 2023, his former costar Tim Allen, who was his TV dad in “Home Improvement,” spoke to The Hollywood Reporter.

Allen admitted that he didn’t “know what’s going on” with Bryan. He added, “At a certain point, he deviated from the guy I know to somebody who is reacting to situations that I had nothing to do with and can’t control. I don’t know what happens when people get corrupted. You just don’t know.”

The 71-year-old described Bryan as a great kid who had grown into a complex man. He concluded, “All you can do is step aside and let somebody go through their process.”

Meanwhile, Cartwright spoke to Us Weekly in the aftermath of Bryan’s 2023 arrest for alleged domestic violence.

She said, “Trauma can bring struggles in many shapes and forms. It’s a horrible situation that’s going to be spun in so many ways. I’ve learned firsthand the truth will never align with what’s been put out there.”

Cartwright asked for privacy for the sake of her and Bryan’s kids and their families and to allow for healing.