Britney Spears Arrested on Suspicion of DUI
Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Ventura County, California, on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to records from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. Her representative has called the incident “inexcusable.”
Details of the Arrest
Spears, 44, was arrested by the California Highway Patrol around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and booked around 3:00 a.m. Thursday. ABC News reports her car was impounded, and she was released shortly after 6:00 a.m. The arresting agency was the California Highway Patrol, according to records.
Statement from Spears’ Representative
A representative for Spears released a statement calling the incident “an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable.” The statement, as reported by The Associated Press, continued, “Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law and hopefully this can be the first step in a long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life. Hopefully she can get the assist and support she needs during this difficult time.” The statement similarly noted that Spears’ sons, Sean Preston Federline and Jayden James Federline, would be spending time with her and that her loved ones are working on a plan to support her well-being.
Upcoming Court Date and Previous Legal Issues
Spears is scheduled to appear in Ventura County Superior Court on May 4, 2026. Records indicate the arrest was for suspected DUI.
This is not Spears’ first encounter with the law. In 2007, she was arrested in Los Angeles County shortly after her divorce from Kevin Federline was finalized, facing misdemeanor charges for an alleged hit-and-run and driving without a license. Those charges were dropped in 2008 after a hung jury.
Recent Events in Spears’ Life
Spears recently obtained a permanent restraining order against a Louisiana man who had allegedly been harassing her online since 2013 and appeared at her home in 2025. In February, she sold the rights to her entire music catalog to New Wave for a reported $200 million.
Spears was under a conservatorship from 2008 to 2021, during which her father controlled many of her life decisions. The conservatorship ended after the #FreeBritney movement gained momentum and a judge released her from the legal arrangement. Since then, Spears has faced continued public scrutiny, including incidents involving wellness checks and a highly publicized divorce from Sam Asghari in 2023.