Jonathan Taylor Thomas Faces Arrest for Public Intoxication and Assault
WHO:
Fox News - Jonathan Taylor Thomas, actor known for "Home Improvement"
Fox News - Richard Karn, co-star of "Home Improvement"
TMZ - Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy
WHAT:
TMZ - Jonathan Taylor Thomas allegedly kicked a sheriff's deputy in the stomach during the incident leading to his detainment.
US Magazine - A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department confirmed that Thomas, 45, was taken into custody following a traffic stop.
Fox News - Jonathan Taylor Thomas was released after being booked at the Malibu/Lost Hills sheriff's station.
People - Law enforcement stated, "He was uncooperative with them, failed to follow orders, and obstructed the investigation, so he was arrested for obstruction, and he was arrested for drunk in public."
Fox News - Jonathan Taylor Thomas was detained for allegedly resisting an officer and public intoxication.
TMZ - Thomas allegedly kicked a sheriff's deputy in the stomach during the incident.
Fox News - Thomas was reportedly drunk at the time of the incident.
Fox News - Thomas was arrested for obstruction and public intoxication.
WHERE:
Fox News - The incident occurred in Westlake Village, California.
Fox News - Thomas was detained at the Malibu/Lost Hills sheriff's station.
WHEN:
NY Post - Thomas was released from custody on Tuesday, September 22.
Us Magazine - Thomas was taken into custody on Monday, September 21.
Fox News - The incident occurred on a Monday.
WHY:
Fox News - The driver of the vehicle Thomas was in was being detained for a DUI investigation, which led to Thomas exiting the vehicle despite being told to stay inside.
HOW:
Fox News - Law enforcement stated that deputies instructed Thomas to remain in the vehicle, but he exited and was uncooperative, leading to his arrest.
(UPDATED September 24, 2026 13:59 UTC)
Jonathan Taylor Thomas has been taken into custody after allegedly kicking a sheriff's deputy in the stomach during a traffic stop. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department confirmed the incident involving the 45-year-old actor. He was released from custody on Tuesday, September 22.
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(UPDATED September 24, 2026 11:01 UTC)
Jonathan Taylor Thomas was released after being booked at the Malibu/Lost Hills sheriff's station following his arrest for obstruction and being drunk in public. Law enforcement reported that he was uncooperative, failed to follow orders, and obstructed the investigation during the incident. Thomas was taken into custody on Monday, September 21.
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(UPDATED September 24, 2026 01:23 UTC)
Actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas, known for his role in "Home Improvement," was detained in Westlake Village, California, for allegedly resisting an officer and public intoxication. Reports indicate that during the incident, Thomas kicked a sheriff's deputy in the stomach and was uncooperative after exiting a vehicle that was being investigated for a DUI. He was subsequently arrested for obstruction and public intoxication at the Malibu/Lost Hills sheriff's station.