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The Bachelor Alum Melissa Rycroft Arrested on Suspicion of DWI in Texas

County records show a $1,000 bond posted, with a court appearance pending.

Overview

  • Rycroft, 42, was taken into custody on Sept. 23 in Southlake in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, according to Tarrant County records.
  • She was booked into the Tarrant County Jail and released after roughly eight hours upon posting a $1,000 bond and a promise to appear in court.
  • Her attorney, Bret Martin, said an arrest is not an indication of guilt and called for a review of toxicology results and law enforcement conduct.
  • TMZ first reported the arrest, and outlets including People verified details through Tarrant County arrest records.
  • Key specifics remain unreported, including any finalized charge counts, toxicology findings, and additional law‑enforcement information.