Actor Darius McCrary, who is best known for playing Eddie Winslow in the TV sitcom “Family Matters,” has been arrested at the U.S.-Mexico border.
McCrary was detained by U.S. Border Patrol in California on felony charges linked to a fugitive warrant.
The warrant was over a missed court date tied to a child support dispute.
He’s locked up in a San Diego jail with no bail in sight, Fox News reported.
McCrary was arrested on October 5, per arrest records.
He was reportedly near the border while involved in a project across in Tijuana.
According to his representative, Ann Barlow, McCrary was apparently crossing the border for a charitable act when he was picked up.
“Darius was picked up at the Border of Mexico because he was partnering with a real estate developer that is building homes for the homeless in Tijuana, Mexico,” Barlow told Fox News Digital.
The felony warrant stems from a missed court appearance in Michigan related to an ongoing child support conflict.
Oakland County sent a notice to McCrary’s PO Box, giving him a mere three days to appear.
Barlow elaborated on the mishap, stating, “Unfortunately, Darius had Covid, therefore did not check his PO Box until the day after his court date.”
It’s a relatable excuse in a post-pandemic world, but the timing couldn’t be worse for McCrary.
Upon discovering the missed date, he quickly informed the judge and submitted a doctor’s note confirming his illness, showing at least an attempt to make amends.
Still, the damage was done, and now he’s stuck behind bars awaiting a court date.
This mess isn’t just about a missed letter; it’s rooted in a contentious 2017 divorce from ex-wife Tammy Brawner.
Brawner cited irreconcilable differences and safety worries for their daughter.
By 2019, Brawner secured full custody, while McCrary was ordered to pay over $1,300 monthly in child support and attend classes for substance abuse and batterers’ intervention.
Visitation was granted, but the court’s mandates hint at a rocky history that’s tough to overlook.
Brawner’s 2018 court filings added fuel to the fire, alleging McCrary endangered their infant daughter.
These claims weigh heavily on public perception, despite lacking a final verdict.
McCrary pushed back hard, telling TMZ in 2018:
“None of these allegations are true …
“I would never do anything to harm my child.”
For those who stand by due process, his denial deserves consideration over unproven accusations, though the court of opinion rarely waits for facts.
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