The singer was arrested on suspicion of operating her vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs following a traffic stop in California on Wednesday evening
Britney Spears was spotted driving “erratically” in the moments leading up to her arrest on suspicion of operating her vehicle under the influence, according to police.
The 44 year old was taken into custody in California on Wednesday evening, a California Highway Patrol (CHP) spokesperson confirmed. Authorities revealed the singer “showed signs of impairment and submitted to a series of field sobriety tests” following the traffic stop.
The spokesperson explained: “At approximately 8.48pm, a black BMW 430i was reported to the CHP’s Ventura Communications Centre for driving erratically at a high rate of speed on southbound US-101 near the Borchard Road exit in Newbury Park.”
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Spears, who officers confirmed was driving alone, was subsequently arrested for “driving under the influence of a combination of drugs and alcohol” and transported to Ventura County Main Jail, situated north west of Los Angeles.
Chemical test results remain outstanding and the investigation continues, authorities stated. She was released from custody at approximately 6am local time.
A spokesperson for the star commented: “This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable. Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life. Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time.
“Her boys are going to be spending time with her. Her loved ones are going to come up with an overdue needed plan to set her up for success for well-being.”
Back in 2007, Spears swerved a criminal hit-and-run prosecution by settling damages after paparazzi captured her colliding with another vehicle whilst attempting to park in a California car park, before departing after inspecting the damage to her own motor.
Her latest arrest follows February’s sale of a portion of her back catalogue rights to music publisher Primary Wave for an undisclosed sum. The deal materialised following the conclusion of Spears’ 13-year conservatorship in 2021, which had governed her professional choices and financial affairs since its establishment in 2008.
More recently, Spears teamed up with Sir Elton John on a 2022 release, and subsequently joined forces with Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am on a track entitled Mind Your Business in 2023.
Throughout her illustrious career, Spears has notched up six UK number one singles and eight UK top 10 albums. She has additionally worked alongside major artists including Madonna, Rihanna, Iggy Azalea and Backstreet Boys.
In 2024, the pop star declared she would “never return to the music industry” and dismissed rumours of a forthcoming album in an Instagram statement.
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