'The Bachelor' alum and ex-Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Melissa Rycroft arrested for DWI
Sofia Patel
Sofia Patel
Reporter · Lawrenceville, PA
Sofia Patel is a community-focused journalist with a bachelor’s degree from Chatham University and over 6 years of experience reporting on neighborhoods in and around Pittsburgh. She has previously contributed to City Paper, where her in-depth profiles showcased the diverse voices and stories from various communities.
More from Sofia →Reporter · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 9:05 PM · 1 min read
Melissa Rycroft Strickland, "The Bachelor" contestant and former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, has been arrested for DWI after crashing into an ambulance, according to police.