Actor Darius McCrary, 49, known for “Family Matters,” was arrested by U.S. Border Patrol on October 5, 2025, near the U.S.–Mexico border in San Diego and booked into county jail without bail. Records and reports indicate the detention stemmed from an out-of-state felony fugitive warrant issued in Michigan after he missed a court date tied to alleged unpaid child support; representatives have said he was unaware of the notice. Local outlets corroborated the Oct. 5 arrest and initial no-bail status pending court proceedings in San Diego Superior Court.
At an October 15 hearing in San Diego, a judge denied bail and ordered McCrary’s extradition to Michigan to face the underlying felony matter, with transfer expected within 30 days under interstate procedures. Reporting from the hearing also noted brief disputes over his reason for traveling to Tijuana; prosecutors cited business interests while his side referenced charitable work, but the court maintained the flight-risk finding. McCrary remains in custody at San Diego Central Jail pending extradition.
