‘Family Matters’ actor Darius McCrary under fugitive arrest, held without bail
Global News
The actor was taken into custody at the San Diego border between the United States and Mexico on an outstanding warrant.
Actor Darius McCrary was arrested earlier this month at the U.S.-Mexico border by the United States Border Patrol for an out-of-state felony warrant and is currently being held in a San Diego jail without bail.
McCrary, best known for playing Eddie Winslow on the sitcom Family Matters, has not yet been sentenced and is not eligible for release. He was arrested on Oct. 5.
His online booking information lists it as a “fugitive arrest,” according to documents obtained by People. The San Diego Court’s website shows McCrary is the defendant in an open criminal case.
The 49-year-old actor was taken into custody at the San Diego border between the United States and Mexico on an outstanding warrant for missing a court appearance in Michigan regarding missed child support, Entertainment Weekly reports.
McCrary’s first court date is set for Oct. 15.
The actor’s rep, Ann Barlow, said in a statement that “he did not know at the time that he had a warrant, or he would’ve taken care of it.”
“He was going to Tijuana, Mexico, partnering with a real estate developer that was building homes for the homeless in Tijuana. Mr. McCrary was there to speak encouragement and light to the homeless,” she continued.
“The missed court appearance that the warrant was stemming from was only because Oakland County sent the notice to appear in court to his P.O. box, giving him only three days to appear in court.”
