Jonathan Taylor Thomas Detained in California Traffic Stop: What We Know So Far

Jonathan Taylor Thomas, the actor beloved for playing Randy Taylor on Home Improvement, was detained Monday during a traffic stop in Westlake Village, California. He was a passenger in a vehicle that officers pulled over, and according to TMZ, he got out of the car and refused orders to stay inside. He was allegedly uncooperative, allegedly drunk in public, and allegedly resisted officers at the scene.

Jail records reviewed by Page Six show Thomas, 45, was booked at the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s jail on a charge of obstructing or resisting an executive officer. He was released shortly after. Neither Thomas nor his representatives have commented publicly, and the story is still developing, so details could shift as more information comes out.

For anyone who grew up in the nineties, Thomas is a familiar face who stepped away from Hollywood years ago and stayed largely out of the spotlight. That’s part of why this one is getting so much attention. It also raises a practical question plenty of people have opinions about: once a car is pulled over, does getting out ever help your situation? What’s your take on how this should have gone down?