Britney Spears was arrested on Wednesday night for driving under the influence in Ventura County, California. The pop star, known for her hit “Oops! … I Did It Again,” was taken into custody by the California Highway Patrol around 9:28 p.m. local time. According to the Ventura County Sheriff’s inmate records, she was booked at 3:02 a.m. and released shortly after at 6:07 a.m. the following day. Spears is scheduled to appear in court on May 4.
In a notable move following her arrest, Spears deactivated her Instagram profile. Attempts to reach her representatives for comments about the incident went unanswered at the time of publication.
This incident marks another concerning moment for the singer, who had been seen driving dangerously just a few months prior. In footage obtained by the Daily Mail from October 2025, Spears was captured leaving a restaurant in Thousand Oaks, where witnesses claimed she drove erratically after attempts by friends to dissuade her from getting behind the wheel. Eyewitnesses reported her nearly colliding with a friend while backing out of the parking lot, along with instances of swerving and tailgating.
After the video’s release, Spears took to social media, asserting that it was not her driving the vehicle but rather a “lookalike.” A manager at the restaurant defended her, stating that she was calm, pleasant, and had not consumed any alcohol during her visit, although she was seen with a glass of wine that a fan had given her.
In November, Spears was photographed leaving another dining establishment holding a Champagne flute; however, she did not drive afterward. These ongoing incidents have drawn attention to her recent behavior behind the wheel, raising questions about her well-being.
As the situation unfolds, fans and followers are hopeful for Spears’ well-being and resilience as she navigates through this challenging time.