Britney Spears still ‘under investigation’ after DUI arrest

britney spears Still under investigation She was arrested for driving under the influence near her home in Ventura County, California.

US Weekly It is understood chemical results from a field sobriety test conducted by Spears on Wednesday, March 4, are still pending and could affect the scope of the ongoing police investigation. Spears’ black BMW 430i was pulled over on Highway 101 late Wednesday night, and police reportedly discovered she was showing signs of injury during a roadside investigation.

Spears, 44, was eventually booked into the Ventura County Main Jail at 3:02 a.m. Thursday, March 5, after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol Wednesday night.

According to TMZ, Spears taken to local hospital The California Highway Patrol tested her blood alcohol content and determined it was below the legal limit of 0.06. Spears was eventually released at 6:07 a.m. local time. us Confirmed.

Online records from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office show a court hearing is scheduled for Monday, May 4, two months after Spears was arrested.

spears Post multiple dance videos Her Instagram account appeared to have been deactivated before her arrest on Wednesday. In a statement, her spokesman described the arrest as a “completely inexcusable and unfortunate incident.” us.

“Britney will take the right steps and comply with the law in the hope that this can be the first step in long overdue change in Britney’s life,” her rep added. “Hopefully she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time.”

According to her rep, Spears plans to “spend time” with her sons, Sean Preston Federline and Jayden James Federlineafter her arrest.

Her rep added: “Her loved ones will come up with a long overdue and necessary plan to prepare her for success and happiness.”

Earlier Thursday, an insider revealed us That Spears’ relatives She believes her DUI arrest could be “a wake-up call for her” after a difficult few years.

Britney’s father, jamie spearsIn 2008, after she divorced her ex-husband, she was placed under guardianship Kevin Federline. The “Toxic” singer lived under the conservatorship for more than 13 years until it was legally disbanded in 2021.

She said in a November 2021 video about ending conservatorship: “For so long my voice has been silenced and threatened and I couldn’t speak up or say anything because of you (her fans) and your awareness of what was going on and your awareness of what was going on and your long-term message to the public, and you made everyone (in the legal system) aware of it.”

Britney married her third husband, Sam Asghari in June 2022, but their union was short-lived. In August 2023, the singer announced her split from Asgari, 32, in a post on Instagram that was later deleted. (Britney’s first marriage to her childhood sweetheart Jason Alexander It was abolished in 2004. )

“As you all know, Hesam and I are no longer together,” Britney wrote on Instagram on August 18, 2023. “Six years is a long time to be with someone, so, I’m kind of shocked, but…I’m not here to explain why because it’s really no one’s business!!! But, honestly, I can’t take the pain anymore!”

recent, Britney denounces her second husbandFederline, 47, wrote a memoir about their marriage.

Her spokesperson told reporters: “With the news of Kevin’s explosive book, he and others are again profiting from her, and sadly, this is happening after Kevin terminates his child support payments.” us Last October. “She only cares about her children, Sean Preston and Jaden James, and their well-being in the midst of this sensation.”

Federline told us That same month, he was “authorized” to share his “opinions” on his and Britney’s marriage.