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Britney Spears Arrested on Suspicion of DUI in Ventura County, Released Hours Later

Court records list a May 4 appearance.

Overview

  • California Highway Patrol stopped the singer around 9:30 p.m. on March 4 in Ventura County, according to multiple reports.
  • She was handcuffed, booked around 3:00 a.m. on March 5, and released roughly three hours later, with reports indicating no bail was required.
  • Arrest records show she is scheduled to appear in court on May 4, 2026.
  • Her Instagram account became inaccessible after the incident, and her representatives have not issued an official statement.
  • Some entertainment outlets reported an hour-long pursuit, a hospital blood draw, and a substance recovered from her car, claims not confirmed by authorities.