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Family Matters Star Darius McCrary’s Legal Troubles Hit New Low—Former Y&R Alum ARRESTED Near Mexico

Darius McCrary was arrested near the U.S.-Mexico border in California on Sunday and is currently being held in a San Diego jail on an out-of-state felony charge.

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11 months ago

October 13, 2025

Amber Sinclair

Young and the Restless Spoilers (Y&R Spoilers) Darius McCrary previously Malcolm Winters

DARIUS MCCRARY IS SITTING IN SAN DIEGO JAIL ON FEDERAL CHARGES

TL;DR: Young and the Restless alum Darius McCrary was arrested near the U.S.-Mexico border in California on Sunday and is currently being held in a San Diego jail on an out-of-state felony charge. According to his representative, the warrant stems from a missed court appearance related to child support.

The Arrest

Darius McCrary, best known for his role on “Family Matters” and his appearance as Malcolm Winters on The Young and the Restless, was arrested Sunday by the United States Border Patrol near the California-Mexico border, according to TMZ. Online records indicate this is classified as a “fugitive arrest,” with the section of the California Penal Code listed applying to individuals in California who are wanted by another state for a serious crime.

McCrary‘s representative, Ann Barlow, confirmed to TMZ that the warrant out of Michigan for his arrest stems from a missed court appearance related to his failure to pay child support.

Previous Child Support Issues

This marks the third time McCrary has been arrested for allegedly failing to pay child support. He was previously arrested in 2015 and again in 2023 on similar charges.

McCrary’s Entertainment Career

Darius McCrary gained widespread fame playing Eddie Winslow on the beloved sitcom “Family Matters,” which ran from 1989 to 1998. He later appeared on The Young and the Restless and has had various roles in film and television throughout his career.

McCrary is currently being held in a San Diego jail as he awaits extradition proceedings related to the Michigan warrant.

Author

Amber Sinclair

Amber Sinclair — Editor-in-Chief
Amber Sinclair is the Editor-in-Chief of Soap Opera Magazine, appointed in February 2026. She oversees editorial strategy, content development, and daily coverage across all major daytime dramas including The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, and Beyond the Gates.
With more than a decade in the soap opera industry and over 25,000 published articles to her name, Amber has pretty much lived and breathed daytime television for as long as she can remember. Before taking the helm at Soap Opera Magazine, she served as Managing Editor at SoapHub, Editor-in-Chief at Daily Drama, and Senior Editor at Soap Shows. She's hosted podcasts, gone toe-to-toe in interviews with daytime's biggest stars, and covered more red carpets than she can count.
When she's not crafting headlines that drip with drama or deep-diving into the latest storyline twists, Amber can be found in Ontario, Canada — probably rewatching a classic episode and taking notes. Want to share your wildest soap theories? She actually reads every email at amber@soapoperamagazine.com — and yes, she will reply if your take is unhinged enough.

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