Former Disney Channel star Orlando Brown arrested for domestic violence, smiles in mug shot
'That's So Raven' star previously discussed his struggles with addiction and homelessness on 'Dr. Phil' show
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"That's So Raven" star Orlando Brown has been arrested on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge, Ohio police said.
Officer Torres of the Lima Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital that the former Disney Channel star was arrested Thursday for domestic violence by threats.
An arrest report obtained by People magazine alleges that a person claiming to be a relative said Brown was acting "crazy" and "came at him with a hammer and knife in a threatening manner."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The relative also told police that Brown had been staying at his home for about two weeks because Brown "is homeless, and he did not want him to go to a homeless shelter."
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Former Disney Channel star Orlando Brown smiles for the camera in his mug shot. (Credit Allen County Sheriff’s Department)
The 35-year-old, who starred as Eddie Thomas alongside Raven-Symoné on the popular Disney Channel show "That's So Raven" from 2003-2007, has a long, troubled history including drinking, addiction and multiple arrests.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Actor Orlando Brown has been arrested on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
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In 2018, during an episode of "Dr. Phil," the actor admitted he had been drinking a lot, using drugs and selling crystal meth. He also made headlines that year when he got a large tattoo of his former co-star Raven-Symoné's face on his neck and chest.
"That's So Raven" stars Anneliese van der Pol, left, Raven-Symoné and Orlando Brown. (Bob D'Amico/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)
While speaking with Dr. Phil, Brown said he wanted to clean up for his kids. When asked how many children he had, he responded, "Quite a bit, but four that I know of." He also claimed on the show that Michael Jackson was his father.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}While Brown is best known for "That's So Raven," he also appeared on such shows as "Family Matters," "Moesha" and "The Proud Family."
Brown is being held in Allen County jail.