Arrest of Melissa Rycroft Strickland
Former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader and television personality Melissa Rycroft Strickland was arrested recently in Southlake on suspicion of drunken driving.
On Sept. 23, a Cadillac Escalade was seen driving erratically before hitting a tree in the 1000 block of Breeze Way, according to police.
Authorities identified Rycroft Strickland, 42, as the driver. After officers conducted a field sobriety test, she was taken into custody on a DWI complaint.
Release and Investigation
Rycroft Strickland was released on a $1,000 personal recognizance bond according to her lawyer, Bret Martin. An investigation is ongoing, he said.
Possible Charges
It’s unclear if Rycroft Strickland will face criminal charges.
“An arrest is no indication of guilt,” Martin wrote in a follow-up statement over text.
“It is imperative that we closely examine the circumstances of this case — including the conduct of law enforcement, the toxicology results and the facts surrounding her arrest — before any conclusions are drawn.”
Background and Career
Rycroft Strickland danced for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders between 2006 and 2008, appearing in Country Music Television’s Making The Team, a show dedicated to the squad.
Over the years, she has returned to the team as a showmanship mentor and recently as a judge during tryouts (she cameos in DCC’s ongoing Netflix docuseries, America’s Sweethearts).
Television Appearances
Outside of the Cowboys franchise, she was a contestant on The Bachelor’s 13th season, during which bachelor Jason Mesnick proposed to her. Mesnick later broke off the engagement to be with the season’s runner-up, Molly Malaney, his current wife.
Rycroft Strickland has also competed on Dancing with the Stars. She and partner Tony Dovolani won the show’s All-Stars 15th season in 2012.
Conclusion
The arrest of Melissa Rycroft Strickland has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the incident and the potential consequences she may face. As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen whether she will face criminal charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Melissa Rycroft Strickland arrested for?
Melissa Rycroft Strickland was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.
What happened during the incident?
A Cadillac Escalade was seen driving erratically before hitting a tree in the 1000 block of Breeze Way, according to police.
Will Melissa Rycroft Strickland face criminal charges?
It’s unclear if Rycroft Strickland will face criminal charges, as the investigation is ongoing.
What is Melissa Rycroft Strickland’s background and career?
Rycroft Strickland danced for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders between 2006 and 2008 and has appeared on various television shows, including The Bachelor and Dancing with the Stars.
