Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Ventura County, California, on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to sheriff's office records. The pop star was taken into custody by the California Highway Patrol at approximately 9:28 p.m. and released at 6:07 a.m. Thursday.

Police indicated that Spears showed signs of impairment during the arrest. According to law enforcement sources, reports of erratic driving preceded the arrest, though specific details about the incident remain unclear. The California Highway Patrol has not responded to requests for comment.

Spears has a court date scheduled for May 4. A representative for the singer called the incident "unfortunate" and "completely inexcusable," stating that "Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law."

The arrest comes years after Spears regained control of her personal and financial affairs following the termination of her controversial conservatorship in 2021. The legal arrangement, which had been in place since 2008 and was primarily overseen by her father, controlled her decisions for over a decade.

Spears rose to fame in the late 1990s with hits like "Baby One More Time" and became one of the defining pop stars of her generation. She released a bestselling memoir, "The Woman in Me," in 2023, detailing her experiences during the conservatorship period.