Home Improvement actor Zachery Ty Bryan has experienced a rocky relationship with his fiancée, Johnnie Faye Cartwright.
Engagement and Legal Issues
The couple became engaged in November 2021, following Bryan’s plea deal in a domestic violence case involving his previous partner. He admitted guilt to menacing and fourth-degree assault, resulting in three years of probation. Six other charges, including strangulation and coercion, were dismissed.
Family and Recent Arrest
Bryan and Cartwright welcomed daughter Kennedy in 2022 and twins Parker and Sequoia in 2023. In November 2025, the couple was arrested in Oregon’s Fall Creek area after an incident.
Incident Details
According to police, Bryan exited a pickup truck with Cartwright and their children inside. Cartwright allegedly attempted to run him over, causing the truck to crash into a ditch. Bryan avoided injury, and no one in the vehicle was harmed.
Cartwright was charged with Attempted Assault in the 1st Degree, three counts of Recklessly Endangering, and DUI. Bryan was arrested for violating probation related to a previous assault charge.
The children were placed with a family member, as per police reports.
About Johnnie Faye Cartwright
Background
Cartwright attended Thurston High School in Springfield, Oregon. She previously modeled for Starlooks Cosmetics and worked as a Jetpack Instructor.
Engagement and Family
Cartwright and Bryan announced their engagement in November 2021. They have three children together, while Bryan has four other children from his previous marriage to Carly Matros.
Support and Legal Challenges
Following Bryan’s 2023 arrest for an alleged dispute, Cartwright expressed support for him, emphasizing the complexities of trauma and public perception.
In October 2023, Bryan pleaded guilty to felony assault in the fourth degree. He was sentenced to probation, jail time, and other conditions typical of domestic violence cases.
Recent Court Appearance
Cartwright appeared in court in December 2025, pleading not guilty to several charges, including DUI and reckless endangerment. Some charges were cleared according to court documents.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.
