Britney Spears Arrested on Suspicion of DUI in California

Britney Spears, the Grammy-winning pop star, was arrested on Wednesday night in Ventura County, California, on suspicion of driving under the influence. The arrest occurred after reports of erratic driving on the 101 Freeway.

Details of the Arrest

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), officers stopped Spears while she was driving a black BMW 430i just before 9 p.m. Near Newbury Park. Dispatchers had received reports of the vehicle being driven erratically at a high speed . Spears, 44, was alone in the car and exhibited signs of impairment during field sobriety tests .

She was booked around 3 a.m. Thursday and released shortly after 6 a.m. . Chemical tests are pending, and a substance found in the car is being tested . Her blood was drawn at Los Robles Medical Center .

Statements from Representatives

A representative for Spears released a statement calling the incident “completely inexcusable” and stated that Spears will “accept the right steps and comply with the law” . The representative also expressed hope that this could be a step towards “long overdue change” in Spears’ life and that she would receive the “help and support she needs” . Her boys will be spending time with her, and loved ones are planning to support her well-being .

Background

This arrest comes five years after the termination of Spears’ conservatorship in November 2021 . The conservatorship, overseen by her father Jamie Spears, had been in place since 2008 following a public breakdown .

Upcoming Court Hearing

Spears is scheduled to appear in court on May 4 regarding this incident .