VENTURA COUNTY, CA — Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California.
The 44-year-old pop star was taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to multiple media reports. Online court records do not specify the charges she may face.
Spears was arrested around 9:30 p.m. by the California Highway Patrol and was booked around 3 a.m. by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, according to records from the sheriff’s office.
Records show her vehicle was towed and she has since been released from custody.
The arrest comes after a string of social media posts that sparked concerns from some fans. Recent Instagram videos showed Spears dancing, with edits that covered nudity.
Spears has been free from a court-ordered conservatorship since 2021.
She is scheduled to appear in Ventura County Superior Court on May 4, according to records.
This is a developing story and will be updated.