Former 'Home Improvement' star Jonathan Taylor Thomas arrested in California after DUI stop

On September 21, 2026, in Westlake Village, California, former 'Home Improvement' star Jonathan Taylor Thomas was arrested after allegedly obstructing police during a DUI investigation. Thomas, 45, was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for blocking traffic. He reportedly exited the vehicle repeatedly, was uncooperative, and kicked a deputy. He was held for 34 hours and released. The driver was arrested for DUI. No charges have been filed, and the case will be reviewed by the Ventura County District Attorney's Office.