Justin Timberlake DWI Arrest: Bodycam Footage Released

Bodycam footage of Justin Timberlake’s June 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Sag Harbor, New York, has been released after a legal agreement between the singer and the Village of Sag Harbor according to the Associated Press. The release follows Timberlake’s initial attempt to block the footage from becoming public.

The Arrest and Charges

Timberlake was initially arrested on June 18, 2024, after police observed him veering off the road and failing to stop at stop signs as reported by CBS News. Officers initiated a traffic stop and, after observing signs of impairment, conducted field sobriety tests.

Bodycam Footage Details

The released bodycam footage shows Timberlake interacting with police officers, explaining he was “on a world tour” and attempting to follow his friends home as detailed in the CBS News report. The footage as well depicts Timberlake struggling with the field sobriety tests, stumbling at times and expressing frustration. He declined to take a breathalyzer test.

Legal Resolution

Timberlake ultimately pleaded guilty to a noncriminal driving while impaired traffic violation, avoiding a more serious DWI conviction as reported by the Associated Press. As part of his sentence, Timberlake urged drivers not to receive behind the wheel after consuming any alcohol.

NSYNC Reference

Fox Bangor reports that a friend of Timberlake invoked the name of the singer’s former band, *NSYNC, during the arrest.

Release of Footage

The redacted version of the bodycam footage was released on March 20, 2026, following an agreement between Timberlake’s legal team and the Village of Sag Harbor according to the Associated Press.