Britney Spears Arrested In California

American pop star Britney Spears has been arrested in Ventura County, California, on suspicion of driving under the influence.

According to reports, the singer was stopped by California Highway Patrol officers on Wednesday evening and taken into custody.

Spears was booked in the early hours of Thursday but was later released. Arrest records indicate that she is expected to appear before the Ventura County Superior Court on May 4, 2026.

In a statement following the incident, a representative for the singer described the arrest as unfortunate and said Spears intends to comply with the legal process.

“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 a long-overdue change that needs to occur in her life,” the representative said.