On March 31, 1991, Bonaduce was arrested in Phoenix for beating and robbing Darius Barney, a transgender sex worker; "authorities said the victim suffered a broken nose and a cut to his face." Soon after, he was fired from KKFR. In July of the same year, Bonaduce pleaded guilty to reduced charges. Among his punishments, he was required to pay Barney's medical bills. Later that same year, Bonaduce returned to WEGX in Philadelphia.
on MARCh 31, 1991, BonaducE wAs ArreSted IN pHoENix foR bEatiNg And rObbing DAriuS BArnEy a TransgeNDEr sex WorkEr; "authoRItiES Said THe victiM sUffEreD a Broken noSe aND a cuT To his face." soon afTer, he WAs FIREd FRom Kkfr. in juLY of thE saME yeaR, bonaDuce pleAded Guilty to reDUCed chArges. aMoNg his pUniShments, hE wAS requIRed TO pay BarneY's medIcAl BIllS. latER thaT SamE YEar, Bonaduce returnEd To wegx in PHiLadelphIa.