Britney Spears arrested on drunk driving charges in California
Grammy-winning pop star Britney Spears was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Ventura County and released shortly after an early morning traffic stop.
Britney Spears was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving and entered a rehab facility.
The 44-year-old pop star “voluntarily entered a treatment facility,” Spears’ rep confirmed to USA TODAY on April 12.
The news was first reported by the Celebrity Intelligence newsletter.
The move comes a month after she was arrested on March 4 outside of Los Angeles County. A California Highway Patrol spokesperson told USA TODAY on March 6 that Spears was suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs because she “exhibited signs of impairment and underwent a series of field sobriety tests.”
According to the CHP, Spears was driving a black BMW 430i “erratically” at a high rate of speed on a Ventura County highway. She is scheduled to appear in court on May 4.
In a March 6 statement to USA TODAY, Spears’ representatives called the arrest a “totally unacceptable and unfortunate event.”
“Britney intends to take the right steps and abide by the law, and we hope this is the first step in the long-awaited changes that should occur in Britney’s life,” the rep said. The singer is scheduled for a court hearing in the case on May 4th.
“We hope she gets the help and support she needs during this difficult time,” Spears’ spokesperson added. “Her sons will be spending time with her. Her loved ones will be making necessary plans that are overdue to help her succeed and be happy.”
Spears has two children, Sean (20) and Jaden (19), with ex-husband Kevin Federline.
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