Family Matters Star Darius McCrary Arrested on Drug and Weapon Charges Near U.S.-Mexico Border

Darius McCrary, widely recognized for his iconic role as Eddie Winslow in the beloved 90s sitcom "Family Matters," has found himself in legal trouble, facing serious charges following an arrest near the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona.

Authorities confirmed that McCrary, 46, was taken into custody on March 27, 2023, by Border Patrol agents.

He was subsequently handed over to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. The actor is now facing charges of possession of dangerous drugs, specifically methamphetamine, and misconduct involving weapons for being a prohibited possessor.

The "prohibited possessor" designation often implies a prior felony conviction that restricts an individual from owning or possessing firearms.

Details regarding the specific prior conviction were not immediately disclosed in initial reports.

According to official records, McCrary was reportedly a passenger in a vehicle when the arrest occurred. Following his apprehension, bond was set at $5,000 for the drug possession charge and an additional $8,000 for the weapons misconduct charge.

Sources close to McCrary indicated that he denied ownership of the illicit substances or weapons found.

His representative also released a statement acknowledging the arrest but strongly asserting McCrary's innocence. The statement emphasized that the actor is cooperating fully with law enforcement and expects to be fully exonerated, portraying him as a "victim of circumstance."

McCrary's career spans several decades, with "Family Matters" being his most prominent role, where he played the eldest child of the Winslow family.

His legal situation marks a significant turn for the actor, and the case is expected to continue developing as investigations proceed.