Tylor Chase, best known for his role as Martin Qwerly in Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, recently went viral after he was spotted roaming the streets of Riverside, California. A long rap sheet detailing the former child star’s brushes with law enforcement has now surfaced online.
According to Public Information Officer Ryan Railsback, the Riverside Police Department was aware of Chase’s condition and tried to offer him mental health services, substance use treatment, and temporary shelter. However, the 36-year-old reportedly declined the offers multiple times.
Former Nickelodeon star Tylor Chase’s rap sheet surfaced online
On Monday, Chase was found digging dirt behind a 7-Eleven near Riverside. Following his stint on the popular Nickelodeon series, which ran from 2004 to 2007, Chase moved to Riverside about seven to nine years ago.
Court records from Riverside County reveal that the former child actor had amassed an extensive criminal record since August 2023, including 12 criminal cases, 8 of which were recorded in the past year.
He was most recently arrested on allegations of shoplifting items valued at under $950 and being under the influence of a controlled substance. A judge issued a warrant in both cases, which are still ongoing. However, Railsback clarified that Chase wasn’t wanted for any crimes.
“During all of our interactions, he has been cordial and cooperative with our officers,” he told TMZ, adding that the Public Safety Engagement Team was unaware of how long Chase had been homeless and whether officers had attempted to contact the 36-year-old’s family.
Tylor Chase’s parents shared details about his current situation
While Chase denied being diagnosed with any mental health conditions, he admitted taking ‘Prozac, Adderall, Sudafed, Wellbutrin, or also Zoloft’, which were prescribed by a psychiatrist.
A GoFundMe campaign to help Chase was started by influencer Citlalli Wilson in September, but the former child actor’s mother, Paula Moisio, allegedly requested it be taken down.
“Tylor needs medical attention, not money. But he refuses it,” she reportedly said in a text message to Wilson.
“I appreciate your effort. But money would not be a benefit to him. I have gotten him several phones, but he loses them within a day or two. He can’t manage money for his meds by himself,” Moisio added
On Wednesday, Chase’s father, Joseph Mendez Jr., a Georgia-based realtor, told the Daily Mail that his son was struggling with substance dependence and had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
“For over a decade, the family has sought treatment options for Tylor, including support for substance use as well as mental health care,” he said.
Tylor Chase is expected to enter rehab after he was hospitalized
Despite entering rehab in 2021 and making progress, “He later chose to discontinue medication and resumed substance use,” Mendez Jr. added.
Chase’s former Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide co-star Daniel Curtis Lee stepped in to help him, checking him into a motel ahead of Christmas. However, Lee later shared on social media that Chase had trashed the room.
On Thursday, Shipwreck Barbershop owner Jacob Harris spent three hours with Chase at the motel. He informed a crisis center, which evaluated the former actor’s condition and determined he needed medical attention.
After his hospitalization, Chase was put on a 72-hour hold and will reportedly be moved into a rehab center. Harris got involved in the matter after The Mighty Ducks star Shaun Weiss sought his help in locating Chase.
“He is not well. He requires care beyond the scope of standard detox facilities. He needs weeks to stabilize,” Weiss told the Daily Mail via a representative.
Weiss requested privacy for Chase, adding, “He has all the resources necessary, and we should pray that he’s able to recover.”
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