’Family Matters’ Star Darius McCrary Arrested on Michigan Warrant

Well, looks like a "Family Matters" alum might be wishing he had a little more family and a little less matters right now. Darius McCrary, the actor best known as Eddie Winslow, was arrested near the U.S.-Mexico border last week on a Michigan fugitive warrant.

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Yep, Michigan's long arm of the law reached all the way to San Diego — proving once again you can't outrun our court system.

Arrest Near Border: What We Know

According to UPI, McCrary, 49, was picked up by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol while allegedly heading to Tijuana on October 5, 2025. His rep says he didn't know about the warrant and was on his way to "speak encouragement and light to the homeless." Which, okay, noble mission — maybe start with your own kids first?

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Warrant, Rep Statement, and Past Arrests

According to People, this is McCrary's third arrest in ten years, with past due child support in Michigan being the recurring theme. He's currently being held without bail, with a court appearance scheduled for this week.

McCrary’s ‘Family Matters’ Legacy vs. Real-Life Troubles

McCrary starred in 215 episodes of "Family Matters" from 1989 to 1998 as Eddie Winslow, the cool older brother who never seemed to learn his lesson. Turns out, art really does imitate life.

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So, Michiganders — while you're out paying your Consumers bill, trying to keep up on car insurance, all while trying to fill a cart at the grocery store without breaking the bank. Just know that even former TV stars can't dodge a warrant in Michigan. Family does matter, after all.