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Rycroft's 2nd DWI Arrested Months After First Plea
2 Nov
Summary
- Rycroft faces DWI, license invalid, and collision charges.
- She received 20 months probation for her previous 2025 DWI.
- The reality star was ordered to complete a DWI course and evaluation.
Melissa Rycroft, known for her appearance on 'The Bachelor,' has been arrested for a second Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) offense. The charges filed against the reality television personality include DWI, driving with an invalid license following a prior conviction, and causing vehicle damage in a collision.
This recent arrest occurred in Tarrant County, with jail records confirming her booking on Sunday. This incident comes just months after Rycroft entered a guilty plea for a 2025 DWI.
As part of the sentencing for her prior DWI conviction, Rycroft was placed on 20 months of probation. She was also mandated to pay approximately $2,000 in fines and court costs.
Furthermore, her previous plea agreement required her to complete 36 hours of community service. She was also ordered to finish a DWI education course and undergo a substance abuse evaluation. The terms of her probation also stipulated she refrain from consuming alcohol or drugs.
