A representative for Spears said in a statement to multiple media outlets that it “was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable.”
WASHINGTON — Britney Spears has been arrested in California, with multiple outlets confirming the star was detained for driving while under the influence.
Booking records from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office show Spears, whose occupation was simply listed as “celebrity,” was arrested by the California Highway Patrol Wednesday night. TMZ and Variety both report that the arrest was for DUI, although publicly available records do not indicate the charge against her.
A representative for Spears said in a statement to multiple media outlets that it “was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable.”
The representative added: “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.”
The representative’s statement continued, “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.”
Records indicate Spears was booked into the county jail Thursday morning and her car was towed. She was released a few hours later after being cited and given a court date in May.
Spears is expected back at Ventura County Superior Court on May 4. The court’s website has not been updated to show the details of the case against her.
Ventura County is located on the Pacific coast, just north of Los Angeles. It’s a popular place to live for celebrities and the uber-wealthy who congregate near L.A.
TMZ also reported the DUI arrest comes just after she won a legal battle against an alleged stalker. This week, she was granted a permanent restraining order against a 51-year-old Louisiana man, whom she claimed had been harassing her online since 2013. The man was arrested for trespassing after showing up at her southern California home in 2025.
The celebrity-focused outlet reported that as the man, identified only as Donald, was taken into custody, he “exhibited odd behavior and made several incoherent comments,” according to a deputy.
The court order prohibits Donald from being within 100 yards of the celebrity, and lasts through 2030.