‘Family Matters’ Star Arrested On Felony Warrant

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Did he do this?! This is probably what “Family Matters” fans will like. Darius McCrary They’re thinking now that they’ve found out he’s in serious legal trouble. The actor, who made us all laugh as Eddie Winslow on the beloved 90s sitcom, was arrested near the US-Mexico border in California. He is currently cooling his heels in a San Diego prison. While the details are still unclear, one thing is for sure, things are looking chaotic for McCrary off-screen.

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Winslow’s magic can’t fix this mess

According to TMZ, the 48-year-old was taken into custody by the U.S. Border Patrol on Sunday in connection with the arrest of a fugitive linked to an out-of-state felony charge. Additionally, the California Penal Code cited in the case allows officers to make an arrest without a warrant if they believe the person is a fugitive wanted in another state. McCrary remains behind bars in San Diego with no bail or release in sight, according to court records. His team told TMZ that the arrest stems from a bench warrant issued out of Michigan after he allegedly missed a court date due to failure to pay child support.

A representative for McCrary responded to the arrest in a statement. They told Us Weekly that the actor was arrested at the border because “He was partnered with a real estate developer who was building homes for the homeless in Tijuana, Mexico.“

“Darius was doing well when he discovered he had a felony warrant at the Mexico border for missing court,” the statement read. “The missed court appearance was due to an ongoing child support dispute, where Oakland County mailed a Notice to Appear to Darius’ PO box giving him only 3 days to appear in Michigan court. Unfortunately, Darius tested positive for COVID, so he did not check his PO until the day after the court date. However, the judge immediately reported the doctor’s note diagnosis of COVID.”

The jokes flew, but so did the side eyes

Whew – when TMZ dropped the news, their comments section lit up fast. People withdrew from all Family affairs A joke in the book, with lines flying left and right. But while some were cracking up, others were showing interest in Darius, hoping he would get things together – but not without a few sideways glances from people who swore he was always caught up in some mess.

1 Instagram user @keep_it_real404 joked: “Eddie Winslow is always onto something 😂😂😂”

This Instagram user @Fantasy football consultant said:Call Karl to save him! He’s a policeman!“

Meanwhile, Instagram user @bk____miz wrote: “First 48: Did you do that?“

While Instagram user @blk_republican313 added, “These people in the 90s sitcom are not who we thought they were 😩”

Then Instagram user @henry.the.realtor said,In this difficult time. Let’s give this guy space for this “family matter.”“

And Instagram user @Share rinahflexx:Why charges 😩🤦🏿‍♀️”

And finally, Instagram user @enuffatstarbucks revealed, “He’s always in some drama“

This is not the “family matters” we remember

The arrest marks the latest chapter in McCrary’s ongoing legal drama. A few years ago, the actor found himself in trouble for failing to pay child support following his divorce from his ex-wife, Tammy Browner. The two had a long court battle that finally ended in 2019, but McCrary’s problems didn’t end there. As part of the divorce agreement, he was ordered to pay $1,366 a month in child support, but that appears to have been another point of contention. In fact, McCrary filed a restraining order against Browner as well. He claims she was “terrorizing” him and turning their house into a “drug den.”

Furthermore, in 2023, McCrary also claimed that he was forced to leave his home due to Browner’s alleged abuse — physical, verbal, and mental — and that she threatened to take his dog if he didn’t pay up. Talk about a Family matter This is nothing but nice. Fans who remember McCrary as the charming and funny Eddie Winslow on “Family Matters” may be shocked to see that the actor’s off-screen life has taken such a turbulent turn. From sitcom star to courtroom drama, McCrary’s journey is a reminder that sometimes life is messier than TV land.