Melissa Rycroft Strickland Arrested for DWI Again

Melissa Rycroft Strickland was arrested on November 1 in Southlake, Texas, on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, according to jail records. The 43-year-old reality star faces additional charges for driving with an invalid license and causing minor vehicle damage. Her bond was set at $9,000.

This arrest follows a previous incident in September 2025, when Rycroft Strickland was charged with DWI after crashing her vehicle into a tree. Witnesses reported erratic driving prior to the crash, and she was subsequently evaluated and arrested by police at the scene.

After her September arrest, Rycroft Strickland was sentenced to 20 months of probation, fined $2,000, and required to complete community service and a DWI education course. She was also ordered to refrain from alcohol and illegal drugs during her probation period and to use an ignition interlock device in her vehicle. Rycroft Strickland is known for her appearances on 'The Bachelor' and 'Dancing with the Stars', and she shares three children with her husband, Tye Strickland.