New details have emerged about Britney Spears’ arrest by California police on Wednesday.watson/getty
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The circumstances surrounding Britney Spears’ arrest for driving under the influence are starting to become clearer. Further details were published by the California police and American tabloid media.
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According to a statement from the California Highway Patrol, Spears, who had shown “signs of intoxication,” was subjected to several field sobriety tests when she was stopped on Wednesday evening around 9:28 p.m. She was then taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence of a mixture of alcohol and drugs.
No drugs were found in her BMW, as the US celebrity portal TMZ reported, citing sources close to the investigation. However, an “unknown substance” was discovered in the vehicle. This could serve as incriminating evidence when she is summoned to court on May 4th. The chemical analyzes are currently still ongoing.
According to authorities, police were alerted after a call came in around 8:48 p.m. reporting a black BMW 430i traveling at a high rate of speed and in an erratic, unsafe manner in the southbound lane of US-101 near Newbury Park, California.
“A black BMW sedan driving back and forth between lanes… speeding. A convertible from the 2026 model year, on the way from Los Angeles.
The police audio recording.page six
After almost an hour of pursuit, officers from the Moorpark area finally managed to locate the vehicle and carry out a check. Britney Spears was alone in the car when she pulled over on the side of the road, reports the Daily Mail.
“She was in tears and extremely upset,” says a source Page Six. “The past two months have been very difficult,” the anonymous source continues, adding that Britney Spears felt “ashamed and embarrassed” and deeply regrets what happened.
“She doesn’t want to disappoint anyone, especially her fans. What she fears most is being publicly condemned again.”
Une source, dans Page Six
Following her arrest, Britney Spears was booked into the Ventura County Main Jail around 3 a.m. Thursday before being released shortly after 6 a.m.
“It is an unfortunate and completely unacceptable incident,” said the singer’s manager in a statement that was available to several media outlets. “Britney Spears will take necessary action and abide by the law. We hope this is the first step toward making long-overdue changes in their lives.”
“I hope that she receives the help and support she needs during this difficult time.”
Spears manager Cade Hudsonpage six
In fact, Britney Spears has had difficult months. The singer is said to have suffered particularly badly from the publication of the memoirs of her ex-husband and father of her two children, Kevin Federline, which are said to have plunged her into a “downward spiral”.
According to sources, the publication of her former partner Kevin Federline’s memoirs particularly affected the singer.capture d’écran instagram
“It was the book about Kevin that really broke the camel’s back, and things have only gotten worse since then. “It hit her emotionally hard,” a source familiar with the matter tells Page Six.
“However, the truth is that this has been going on for some time. Her behavior has become increasingly erratic in recent months. It fluctuates between a normal and a critical condition.”
A source who knows Spears well.page six
Other “sources close” to the 44-year-old told TMZ that Britney Spears is now ready to go through a treatment and support program following the incident. Her team is in the first stages of planning and is examining “several options,” including a detoxification treatment and mental health care in specialized facilities.