Britney Spears DUI arrest: Authorities suspect combination of drugs and alcohol

Entertainment Weekly • March 6, 2026 • entertainment

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Pop star Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday evening in Southern California on suspicion of DUI, with authorities suspecting impairment from a combination of alcohol and drugs.
Spears was stopped after reports of erratic and high-speed driving on the 101 freeway in Ventura County, and following field sobriety tests, she was booked into Ventura County Jail and released the next morning.
Her next court appearance is scheduled for May 4, and her representatives have expressed hope that she will receive the support and help needed during this difficult time.
This incident occurs over four years after Spears was freed from a 13-year conservatorship, and recently she spoke publicly about feeling lucky to be alive and the importance of connection and support.
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