Devin Strader, a contestant from the latest season of The Bachelorette, was recently arrested on September 17, 2024, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) and violating a restraining order filed by his ex-girlfriend. The arrest has sparked attention due to Strader’s past legal troubles, shedding light on a troubling history, including a prior arrest in 2017 for burglary involving the same ex-girlfriend.
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Recent Arrest and Violations: Strader’s Ongoing Legal Issues
On the day of his arrest, Strader was stopped for driving under the influence, which led to the discovery that he had also violated a restraining order in place since 2017. The restraining order had been issued due to a series of incidents where Strader allegedly harassed his ex-girlfriend, including ignoring legal prohibitions and contacting her repeatedly despite the court’s restrictions.
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The History Behind the Restraining Order: Burglary and Harassment
In March 2017, Strader was accused of burglarizing his ex-girlfriend's home while she was out. Upon her return, she found her house ransacked, and a diamond necklace gifted to her by Strader had gone missing. According to reports, Strader had been seen banging on her door and yelling at her in the days leading up to the burglary, leading her to file a restraining order for her protection.
Legal Consequences and Contestant Vetting for Reality TV
After the 2017 incidents, Strader pleaded guilty to criminal trespass and damage to property, receiving one year of unsupervised probation.
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