Former ‘That’s So Raven’ star Orlando Brown arrested in Ohio for home violence

A former Disney Channel star was arrested Thursday morning on a misdemeanor home violence cost, authorities in Lima, Ohio stated.

Orlando Brown is an actor greatest recognized for his function as Eddie Thomas in all 4 seasons of the hit teen sitcom “That’s So Raven.” He was arrested after allegedly threatening a member of the family with a hammer and a knife.

Based on the Lima Police Division, officers obtained a name about an ongoing combat in a residence on the 400 block of Baxter St. simply earlier than 10 a.m.

When police arrived on the scene, Brown was contained in the residence. A person who recognized himself as his brother informed officers the 35-year-old actor had threatened him with a hammer and “damaged off knife blade,” The Hollywood Reporter stated, citing a police report.

The sufferer informed authorities Brown had been staying with him for about two weeks as a result of he didn’t have a spot to go and he didn’t need his brother to should go to a homeless shelter.

It’s unclear who alerted authorities in regards to the combat, however TMZ recognized the person being threatened as Matthew. The outlet additionally reported the 2 aren’t blood family.

Brown was charged on suspicion of home violence involving imminent bodily hurt by risk of power.

The cost was downgraded to misdemeanor aggravated menacing at his arraignment on Friday. He’s being held on a money bond, and an lawyer has not but been appointed to symbolize him, in accordance with court docket data.

The previous baby star — who additionally had roles on “Lizzie McGuire,” “Moesha” and “Household Issues” — had been beforehand arrested for narcotics possession, alleged housebreaking, and for failing to look in court docket for a case of home violence, TMZ reported.