The Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals has affirmed the revocation of Bryce Drummond’s driver’s license, a decision stemming from an incident that occurred in May 2024. Bryce, the 22-year-old son of renowned television personality Ree Drummond, was initially stopped by Stillwater police while they investigated a disturbance in his vicinity.
Drummond, a former football player at Oklahoma State University, faced arrest on suspicion of being in control of a vehicle while intoxicated. Although a Payne County judge dismissed the misdemeanor charge in April, the incident triggered a civil action by Service Oklahoma, resulting in a 180-day license revocation. This ruling allows Drummond to drive only certain vehicles, specifically a personal vehicle equipped with an interlock device designed to prevent operation unless he provides a clean breath sample, as well as employer vehicles not fitted with such devices.
Drummond and his attorney, Ky Corley, argued against the driver’s license revocation on the grounds of the officer’s authority to approach without a warrant, reasonable suspicion to question him, and evidence of “actual physical control” of the vehicle. During the appeals process, he was ticketed for driving with a revoked license in Osage County; however, the court dismissed this charge due to the ongoing appeal regarding his license.
On August 1, the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals upheld the revocation, finding no errors in the district court’s processes. Corley has indicated plans to escalate the matter to the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Despite the challenges he faces, Drummond remains a graduation candidate at OSU for spring 2025.
Ree Drummond is well-known for her culinary show, “The Pioneer Woman,” on Food Network, where she shares her life and cooking with her family in Oklahoma. The Drummond family is also noted for their significant ranching operations, making them prominent figures in the local community.
This situation serves as a stark reminder of the legal responsibilities that come with driving, particularly in cases involving alcohol. As the appeals process continues, it will be important to observe how this situation unfolds in the Oklahoma Supreme Court.