Ryan Edwards most recent run-in with the law happened for allegedly stiffing Bud’s Sports Bar. it was alleged that the former “Teen Mom OG” star did not pay $36 he reportedly owed for consuming whiskey on December 19, according to Hollywood Life and US Weekly. He was arrested on January 23 for “theft of services” amounting to less than $1,000, as well as for violating probation tied to a heroin possession charge in 2017.
Edwards reportedly drank Jack Daniels during the day on December 19 at the Chattanooga, Tennessee, sports bar “over the course of four hours.” He is accused of leaving without paying the bill, Reality Blurb relayed. The server reported the incident to police.
Former reality star’s court dates
The ex-MTV personality made a court appearance on January 28, which is when the case involving possession of heroin was continued until April 19, media outlets reported. Edwards, who is now 31, is scheduled for another court date on February 6 related to the theft charge, Reality Blurb noted.
Edwards completed rehab, missed baby’s birth
“Teen Mom” fans, as well as Edwards’ social media followers, were hopeful that his most recent stint in rehab would lead to the former cast member taking his life in a better direction. After he checked himself into rehab in September 2018, Edwards was away from his pregnant wife Mackenzie Standifer for 90 days. He stayed the course, without quitting early from the residential treatment facility. While he was in rehab, Edwards even missed the birth of the couple’s first baby together.
Social media followers ponder wife’s reaction to arrest
On January 21, only two days before her husband was arrested again, Mackenzie shared a photo of her new cross tattoo with her Instagram followers.
She captioned the post referencing a biblical passage. One follower remarked about Ryan, indicating that he “needs help.” Instagram user @jamie_yo_mama asked, “How are you going to deal with Ryan being in jail until at least April?”
Mackenzie is reportedly feeling “irate” with Ryan, but still has no plans of leaving him, according to Reality Blurb. Before his last legal woes arose, the couple was also talking about having baby number two together. As fans know, Ryan shares son Bentley with ex-girlfriend Maci Bookout. Their teen pregnancy is how they made their way to MTV’s “Teen Mom” franchise. Mackenzie also has a son from a previous relationship.
Sheriff’s office confirmed arrest on Facebook
Following Edwards’ arrest, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office relayed details on the agency’s Facebook account on January 24. The information evoked several comments from the social network’s account users. Rhonna Marsden, for instance, stated that Edwards “should have went directly into a sober living house after completing his rehab.”
Carolyn Self Rollins replied, expressing her empathy for his parents, Larry and Jen. She stated, “I’m sorry for them. You love your child no matter what. I hope he gets himself together.” Still another Facebook user, Jen Dieleman, noted, “Poor Ryan's on his way to as many mugshots as his co-star Jenelle Evans Eason.”
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