Former Ink Master contestant Tyler Nolan has been taken into custody in Florida following allegations of domestic violence made by an ex-girlfriend, with authorities citing video evidence of the alleged incidents.
Arrest Follows Video Evidence Submission
Tyler Nolan, aged 37, was arrested on Tuesday in Palm Beach County. The arrest warrant was issued after his former partner provided deputies from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office with video clips reportedly filmed in October 2025. The evidence allegedly showed Nolan being physically abusive towards her.
According to official documents, deputies responded to a residence in Loxahatchee, Florida, where the woman presented the footage. In one clip, Nolan is said to have pulled on a towel she was holding, causing her to be "yanked forward and downward". Another video purportedly showed the tattoo artist grabbing his ex-girlfriend by the arm.
Contested Allegations and Court Hearing
Nolan was booked into Palm Beach County Jail on a simple battery charge. He appeared at a court hearing on Thursday, where he was ordered to stay away from his accuser. However, the Delray Beach native has vehemently denied the claims.
Speaking to TMZ, Nolan described his ex-girlfriend as "a vengeful person" and dismissed the allegations as a "bunch of bulls***". He stated, "I haven't talked to her since October, bunch of he said she said bulls**t."
In a legal motion filed earlier on Tuesday, Nolan argued he never received proper notice of the charges and requested the arrest warrant be set aside. He also told the court he had previously sought a protective order against the woman, claiming she had been verbally and physically abusive towards him. That case was reportedly dismissed after he failed to appear at a hearing.
From Reality TV to Legal Trouble
Tyler Nolan is best known for his appearance on the sixth season of the Paramount+ reality competition series Ink Master, where he finished in sixth place. He has since leveraged his television exposure to build a significant social media following, with over 332,000 Instagram followers where he showcases his tattoo work.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office has not provided further comment on the ongoing case. Daily Mail reported that it reached out to both Nolan and the Sheriff's Office for additional statements.
