Teen Mom star Ryan Edwards' district attorney demands he serve three years in jail after 'failing to

TEEN Mom star Ryan Edwards was arrested during a court hearing on December 5, as the District Attorney in his case is fighting for him to stay behind bars for years.

Ryan, 35, was taken into custody during a check-in hearing on Tuesday, December 5 after he failed to follow the terms of his probation.

Ryan pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and simple possession, as the possession of a controlled substance charge was dismissed in a plea deal on November 6.

After the arrest, District Attorney Coty Wamp filed a Petition to Revoke Defendant's Probation.

Court papers exclusively obtained by The U.S. Sun read: "The Defendant is currently on probation for Harassment, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Driving Under the Influence.

"On each of these charges, Defendant Edwards was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days, each ordered to run consecutively to one another, for an effective sentence of three years on Hamilton County Probation."

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The court papers then mention his Continuing Care Contract, which is part of his plea deal, where he agreed to: "1. Attend four 12-step support groups per week. 2. Attend Aftercare Group meetings either on Tuesdays or Thursdays each month for a period of 12 months. 3. Keep counseling plus vivitrol appointments, the next one scheduled for 11-17-2023.

"Furthermore, the defendant agreed to 'submit a comprehensive report for follow-up treatment to the court.'"

The court papers continued: "The Defendant has failed to complete any of the above recommendations that Defendant agreed to complete as part of Defendant's plea agreement."

The document also notes Ryan is required to take monthly drug screenings, with his last drug screen taken immediately after he was discharged from treatment with a negative result.

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He had not been drug screened again until Monday.

The court papers then mentioned The U.S. Sun's exclusive video of the troubled star getting kicked out of a Chattanooga bar on November 25.

The document read: "It also recently came to the State's attention that the Defendant was involved in an altercation at a local bar in which the Defendant had to be forcibly removed from the bar by security.

"For these reasons, the State petitions this Court to revoke the Defendant's probation and require Defendant to serve the balance of his sentence at Hamilton County Jail."

Ryan is due back in court on Friday, December 8 for the results of the drug test.

DAY IN COURT

At the December 5 hearing, DA Coty said to Judge Starnes before Ryan was called up to the stand: "I would be interested to see if he could pass a drug screening. Last time was November 8, the same time he was released from Oasis [halfway house].

"It raises concern he could fail a drug screening. If he’s not doing Cadas outpatient, he’s not doing the support groups. Can we drug test him in court today, judge?"

Judge Starnes responded: "Yes, if you can get someone down here."

After an hour, Ryan was called to the stand.

DA Coty said: "He is late for his vivitrol shot. He was supposed to get it on November 17. We know what happens when you go longer than a month.

"The rehab representative believes it is way past overdue. That would correspond with his behavior at the bar. He was drug-screened yesterday. By Friday we will have those results back.

"The state would ask he be taken into custody if he does not pass. He agreed to submit a report on his continuing care and follow-up. He hasn’t done it. If he does not do that by Friday and show he went to AA... If he doesn’t go, if he fails drug screens, the state will file this petition."

Judge Starnes sternly responded: "He's going into custody. He was told to do it. My patience is gone. You had chance after chance after chance. The results will be back Friday."

Ryan asked: "Your honor, can I speak?"

Judge Starnes responded: "No, you can’t."

Ryan was handcuffed on the spot and taken out of the courtroom.

DAY IN COURT

Ryan arrived at court with his father, Larry, ahead of the hearing.

His mother, Jen, was not in attendance despite being in court for every previous hearing.

Ryan wore a crisp white shirt and black dress pants for the hearing.

PLEA DEAL HEARING

At the November 6 court hearing, Coty for the District Attorney's Office brought up his October 7 ticket for speeding 145mph in a 65mph zone on his motorcycle. 

He received a citation and was charged with reckless driving and other counts.

Coty of the plea deal: "The State is hesitant to agree to this, the reason is because of a citation in City Court on October 7. He was on radar going 145mph in a 65mph.

"Why he was not taken to jail? It should’ve been reckless endangerment. I don't think he's ready to succeed on any probation. I expressed concern to CADAS that he is not ready to take probation or bond conditions seriously."

The lawyer continued: "But taking the facts into consideration and the Oasis report that would indicate Mr. Edwards is doing well, the State has made this agreement."

JUDGE'S DECISION

Judge Starnes responded: “I will go over the plea agreement. On the original probation, you will be reinstated for 11 months and 29 days suspended. You will be on level two probation with random drug screenings.

"For the DUI case, you're pleading guilty. Eleven months and 29 days are suspended after you serve 48 hours, and you already served 48 hours.

"There will be a $465 fine plus, court costs. You lose your license for a year. You have to attend DUI school."

“For the simple possession, you will get drug screenings also. You're pleading guilty. Eleven months and 29 days time served.

"The possession of a controlled substance case is dismissed."

When asked if Ryan agreed to the deal, he accepted.

Judge Starnes continued: “I'm very hesitant to approve it. You going 145 in a 65 doesn’t show me remorse and the ignorance of doing something like that is beyond me. I don't know how you didn’t kill somebody.

"I don’t want to approve this. You have to give the court a comprehensive follow-up plan. There have been hiccups the entire world knows about.

“Continue what CADAS and Oasis recommended. I don’t want him out there with no follow-up program.

"You have the ability to do this, but you need to make good decisions. Going 145 on a motorcycle is not a good idea. He has to follow this program's recommendations."

The lawyer for the state recommended continuing Vivitrol injections, which curb addiction cravings, and counseling.

Judge Starnes said: "The vivitrol injections have done really well, haven’t they? Let’s put that in the agreement. I want something submitted to me that you have set up at CADAS. I don’t want 90 days from now and you haven’t done anything.”

Judge Starnes ended the hearing: “Mr. Edwards we’ve gone over this many, many times. You have done well with the shots and CADAS treatments.

"You haven’t been good in your personal life. You’re looking at three years in custody. If you get on your motorcycle and decide you want to do it again, three years is a long time.”

Ryan was found guilty of the speeding charge on November 8. 

SECOND CHANCE

Ryan was originally sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in Silverdale Detention Center in April for the possession of a controlled substance, simple possession and driving under the influence charges.

He was released to rehab in July and to a halfway house in August. 

MORE TROUBLE

The U.S. Sun previously obtained an exclusive video of Ryan being kicked out of a bar

Ryan and his girlfriend Amanda Conner went to Westbound Honky-Tonk in Chattanooga, Tennessee on Saturday, November 25. 

In the video, Ryan could be seen being dragged out of the bar by bouncers, as he is seen yelling while being shoved out at around 10:30pm.

Amanda could also be seen being hauled out by security in the video. 

An eyewitness exclusively told The U.S. Sun of the brawl that led to the couple getting kicked out: “Ryan and Amanda were with a group of people. At one point, one of the guys in their group went up to Amanda and grabbed her by the face. 

“Amanda came back at him and started slinging chairs to go after the guy. The bouncers grabbed the guy and kicked him out. Amanda was able to get her last hit in before they got her out too.

“Ryan tried to get to Amanda, but he was dragged out by bouncers as well. Ryan and Amanda left the bar together on foot.”

The insider continued that while the couple were not seen drinking alcohol, Ryan could be heard “slurring his words” and appeared “out of it.”

Ryan's lawyer did not immediately respond to The U.S. Sun's request for comment at the time.

NEW LOVE

Ryan met Amanda in rehab when he was released from prison in July. 

Amanda, who once appeared on Jerry Springer, has been in and out of jail from around 2009 to a few months ago on drug possession, driving under the influence and more charges. 

His divorce from Mackenzie Edwards, who he shares Jagger, 4, and Stella, 3, with, remains ongoing.

He also shares son Bentley, 14, with ex Maci Bookout.

RYAN’S BUSTS

Ryan has been in and out of jail since earlier this year on drug, harassment, and other charges. 

He was arrested on February 10, 2023 at his job for harassment, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, and order of protection violation. 

He was then arrested for aggravated stalking and violating a protection order on March 1 after authorities issued two warrants for his arrest on February 23. 

Ryan pleaded guilty to the harassment charge at a court hearing, The Ashley's Reality Roundup reported.

The former TV personality was ordered to complete rehab treatment and have no contact with the victim.

He was put on probation for 11 months and 29 days.

The possession of drug paraphernalia, stalking and order of protection violation charges were dismissed.

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As for his possession of a controlled substance, he was sentenced to rehab with the option of the time being reduced for good behavior after six months.

He was then arrested on April 7 for possession of a controlled substance and driving under the influence arrest, which are the same charges as the plea deal, after the Teen Mom OG alum was found unconscious in the driver’s seat of his truck.

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