Britney Spears was arrested in Ventura County, California, on the evening of March 4, 2026, Hollywood Life can confirm. According to online records from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, the 44-year-old “Gimme More” hitmaker was arrested by California Highway Patrol (CHP) and booked at 3:02 a.m. on March 5, 2026. She was released at 6:07 a.m., and her court date was set for May 4, 2026, at 8:15 a.m.
Spears’ arrest came less than one month after she sold her music catalog to Primary Wave for around $200 million, according to multiple reports. Her run-in with the law also came nearly five years after she successfully petitioned to terminate her conservatorship. It ended in November 2021.
As concerns about her health circulate among fans, many wonder why the pop star was arrested in the first place.
Here, Hollywood Life breaks down everything we know about Spears’ arrest.
Why Was Britney Spears Arrested in March 2026?
Spears was arrested for DUI (driving under the influence). It’s unclear if police discovered any drugs or alcohol in her system, as she has yet to speak out about the arrest at the time of publication.
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