MAX EHRICH TURNED HIMSELF IN AFTER LIVESTREAMING THE ATTACK
TL;DR: Former Young and Restless star Max Ehrich, who played Fenmore Baldwin from 2012 to 2015, was arrested in Florida on Tuesday night for allegedly battering his elderly mother after abusing nitrous oxide. The incident was reportedly live. It was first streamed on Instagram, and Ehrich posed for a stone-faced mugshot before posting bond and being released Wednesday.
Max Ehrich’s Shocking Arrest in Florida
In a truly disturbing turn of events, TMZ reports Max Ehrich found himself behind bars this week after allegedly attacking his own mother. The 34-year-old Daytime Emmy-nominated actor, best known to soap fans for his role as Fenmore Baldwin on The Young and the Restless, was arrested Tuesday night (October 7) in Florida on charges of battery against a person 65 or older—and the details are absolutely HEARTBREAKING.
According to the police report, cops received a domestic violence call Tuesday night from someone who claimed Ehrich was live-streaming himself beating his mother on Instagram. Yes, you read that right—LIVE-STREAMING the attack. When officers arrived at the Florida home Ehrich shares with his mom, they found her hiding at a neighbor’s residence after fleeing the violent altercation.
The Disturbing Details of What Happened
This is where things get even more disturbing. Officers spoke to Ehrich’s mother, who told them Max “heavily abuses inhalants” and had consumed nitrous oxide before turning violent during an argument over her phone in their house. The mom allegedly told cops Max Ehrich chased her outside into her neighbor’s backyard, pushed her to the ground, and kicked her in the thigh. She did not suffer serious injuries, but the emotional trauma is unimaginable.
The police report states that just prior to his arrest, Max was streaming on Instagram, and one of the viewers apparently recorded the wild footage. In the video, it appears Max Ehrich is demanding his mother’s phone while she is crying in the bathroom, and then appears to give her a shove. In a later portion of the stream, he seems to be inhaling what appears to be nitrous oxide as he talks to authorities. This is absolutely CHILLING to watch.
Max’s Erratic Social Media Behavior
Max’s arrest comes on the heels of many Instagram posts which have drawn concern from followers over his behavior. His last post before the arrest was a Notes screenshot saying, “My heart is broken :(,” which was posted the day of his arrest. Other recent posts have included FaceTime screenshots with various friends and family members, more Notes screenshots, and even a video in the car with his dad driving.
Fans who had been following Ehrich on social media noticed increasingly erratic behavior in the days leading up to the arrest. He went live on Instagram multiple times Tuesday with his mother in the room, and she appeared visibly shaken in videos that were later circulated. The concerning posts had followers worried about his mental state long before this arrest happened.
The Arrest and Stone-Faced Mugshot
Cops ordered Max Ehrich to come out of his house and, after several minutes, he complied and was taken into custody. Ehrich was arrested Tuesday for battery on a person 65 or older, with the charge involving domestic violence on a family member. He posted $1,000 bond and was released from jail Wednesday.
His mugshot tells the whole story—Ehrich posed for a stone-faced photo that shows a disheveled-looking man with a blank, emotionless stare. It’s a far cry from the charming young actor soap fans remember from his Young and Restless days. The image is haunting and speaks volumes about how far he’s fallen.
Max’s Soap Opera and Acting Career
Max is most well-known for playing Fenmore Baldwin on The Young and the Restless from 2012 to 2015. His portrayal of Michael Baldwin’s son earned him multiple Daytime Emmy nominations and made him a fan favorite during his time in Genoa City. His other roles have included Shake It Up, Ugly Betty, Under the Dome, 100 Things to Do Before High School, iCarly, and his most recently released movie Southern Gospel.
Before becoming known for soap operas, Ehrich appeared as a background dancer in High School Musical 3: Senior Year, which he’s mentioned in past interviews as one of his first experiences on a major film set. He also had a two-episode arc on Shake It Up back in 2010 alongside Zendaya and Bella Thorne.
The Brief Engagement to Demi Lovato
He also drew headlines a few years ago for his brief engagement to Demi Lovato. Ehrich was very briefly engaged to Demi Lovato back in 2020, popping the question after just four months of dating in July 2020. However, the two split for good by the end of September, making their engagement one of the shortest celebrity relationships in recent memory.
The relationship seemed intense and fast-moving from the start, beginning during the COVID-19 pandemic when they quarantined together. Eagle-eyed fans first spotted flirty exchanges between the two on social media in March 2020. The breakup was messy and public, with TMZ even capturing footage of Ehrich sulking on the beach where he had proposed to Lovato. Looking back now, with Ehrich’s recent behavior and arrest, many are wondering if there were red flags even back then.
What’s Next for Max Ehrich?
This situation is absolutely tragic on multiple levels. A mother should never have to fear her own son, and Ehrich clearly needs serious help with his substance abuse issues. The fact that he was allegedly inhaling nitrous oxide and then became violent is a dangerous combination that could have ended so much worse. The police report paints a picture of someone who desperately needs intervention.
The legal system will now decide what consequences Ehrich faces for the domestic violence charges, but beyond that, the real question is whether he’ll get the mental health and addiction treatment he desperately needs. If you or someone you love needs help, you can call 800.799.SAFE to reach the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
As for his career? It’s hard to imagine any show wanting to work with Ehrich right now given these serious allegations. Hollywood has little tolerance for domestic violence, especially when it involves elderly family members. This could very well be the end of Max Ehrich’s acting career unless he makes some major changes and shows real accountability for his actions.
Our hearts go out to his mother, who deserves so much better than this. Hopefully, she’s getting the support she needs during this incredibly difficult time, and hopefully Max gets the help he clearly needs before something even more tragic happens.
