‘Saved by the Bell’ star Dustin Diamond back in jail after probation violation

Actor Dustin Diamond, best known for playing the role of Screech on the 1990s high school comedy “Saved by the Bell,” has been arrested in Ozaukee, Wisconsin on a probation hold, according to the Ozaukee County Jail.

Diamond was sentenced to four months in jail for stabbing a man during a Christmas Day 2014 altercation at a bar in Wisconsin. He served three months of the sentence.

A probation hold occurs when the offender’s probation agent believes he or she has not complied with the terms of their probation. People on probation hold are generally held in county facilities while the agent completes a violation investigation.

If the incident that led to the violation investigation is serious enough, the offender – in this case Diamond – could have their parole revoked.

No new charges have been filed against Diamond, and no other information is available at this time, according to the jail.

‘Saved by the Bell’ movie: What we learned

In 2014, "Saved By the Bell" celebrated its 25th anniversary, having debuted on NBC on August 20, 1989, after it was rebooted from a failed Disney series titled "Good Morning, Miss Bliss." It was the subject of the Lifetime movie "The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story," which aired September 1, 2014.

Tiffani Thiessen —

After Kelly Kapowski and Zack tied the knot in 1994, Tiffani Thiessen dropped the "Amber" from her name and went on to appear in "Beverly Hills, 90210," "Fastlane" and "White Collar." She did a Funny or Die sketch poking fun about why she doesn't have time for a "Saved by the Bell" reunion.

Mark-Paul Gosselaar —

After reprising his role as Zack Morris on "Saved by the Bell: The College Years" and "Wedding in Las Vegas," Mark-Paul Gosselaar appeared in "NYPD Blue" and "Raising the Bar." In 2009, he appeared on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" as Zack. He has starred on "Franklin & Bash" and appeared in the series "Don't Trust the B**** in Apartment 23."

Elizabeth Berkley —

We'll never forget the time Jessie Spano turned to caffeine pills to keep up with her schoolwork and extracurricular activities during Season 2. After playing the Bayside overachiever, Elizabeth Berkley appeared in "Showgirls," "Any Given Sunday" and Broadway's "Sly Fox." Her 2011 book "Ask Elizabeth" is touted as a "guide to teen life."

Mario Lopez —

After playing A.C. Slater, Mario Lopez appeared in "Pacific Blue" "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "Nip/Tuck." He competed on Season 3 of "Dancing with the Stars" and has hosted "America's Best Dance Crew," "Extra" and "The X Factor."

Dustin Diamond —

Dustin Diamond played Samuel "Screech" Powers for more than a decade. After starring on "Saved by the Bell: The New Class," Diamond appeared on reality shows like "Celebrity Fit Club" and "Celebrity Boxing 2." The stand-up comedian directed and starred in a 2006 sex tape, "Screeched," and released a book, "Behind the Bell," in 2009. In 2015 he was sentenced to 4 months in jail for an altercation at a Wisconsin bar where a man was stabbed.

Lark Voorhies —

Lark Voorhies, who played Lisa Turtle, has said she was keeping busy with her new company, Yo Soy Productions. Her mom, Tricia, told People that the former child star has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. However, the "How High" actress insists she's just fine.

Dennis Haskins —

After playing Principal Belding on "Saved by the Bell: The New Class," Dennis Haskins appeared in several series and TV movies. He most recently showed up on an episode of "Mad Men" as Phil Beachum, and on "New Girl" as a lecherous Santa Claus lookalike. He released "Karaoke With Your Favorite Principal Dennis" in 2009.

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Knife drawn in bar

Diamond was arrested following an altercation as he and fiancée Amanda Schutz were out celebrating. A group of people started asking for photos when someone “sucker-punched” Schutz, he told his former co-star, Mario Lopez, in an interview for “Extra.”

“She leaned back to me and her face was covered in blood.”

After one of the men in the group grabbed Schutz’s hair, Diamond told the host, “I opened my pocket knife and said, ‘Let my wife go immediately,’ which worked.”

Diamond denied that he actually stabbed anyone, saying that the victim “nicked his arm on the tip of” Diamond’s pocket knife.

The actor served three months of his sentence and said of his experience in jail, “It’s pretty daunting, it’s pretty scary going into that environment.”

During the interview, Diamond said he wants to focus on getting his acting career back on track and starting a family with Schutz.

“I want to put the tomfoolery and malarkey behind me… for that clean slate,” he told Lopez. “Time for a change.”

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