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San Diego, CA, Family Matters actor Darius McCrary was taken into custody near the U.S.–Mexico border on Sunday, October 5, following an out-of-state felony warrant, according to multiple sources. People.com
What Happened
McCrary was arrested by U.S. Border Patrol and is currently being held without bail in a San Diego jail. The warrant is reportedly from Michigan and stems from a missed court appearance in a child support case.
His first court date for this arrest is scheduled for October 15, 2025. (EW.com)
His Side of the Story
McCrary’s representative, Ann Barlow, claims he was unaware of the warrant. According to her, the notice to appear in court was sent to a P.O. Box he was not regularly checking because he had COVID-19 at the time.
Barlow also says McCrary was near the border working on a philanthropic project — partnering with a real estate developer in Tijuana to build housing for the homeless — when the warrant was discovered.
A History of Legal Disputes
McCrary has had prior legal run-ins related to child support.
- In 2015, he was arrested for failure to pay child support; after paying the owed amount, he was released.
- In November 2023, he was arrested again for owing over $52,000 in back payments.
- During his 2019 divorce from Tammy Brawner, McCrary was ordered to attend substance abuse and parenting classes as part of the custody and support agreement.
What’s Next
McCrary’s upcoming court hearing on October 15 will likely shine more light on the specific charges and whether he will be granted bail. For now, he remains held without bail under the “fugitive arrest” classification.
