Britney Spears arrested in late-night traffic stop

American pop sensation Britney Spears was arrested on Wednesday night after being stopped by the California Highway Patrol around 9:30 p.m.

Information from authorities in Ventura County suggests that the 44-year-old songstress was booked shortly after 3 a.m.; however, she was released later.

Reports suggest the singer was arrested for Driving Under Influence (DUI) in Ventura County, California, though authorities have not yet disclosed the reason for the arrest.

She deleted her Instagram page on Thursday, soon after the news broke. 

This is not the first time that the "Princess of Pop" has come under driving related legal trouble. In 2007, Spears was charged with a misdemeanor hit-and-run.

The charges were dismissed later after she paid for the damages. The Toxic hitmaker is scheduled to appear in court on May 04.

Spears was put in handcuffs just hours after securing a restraining order against a Louisiana man, who she says has been harassing her online since 2013.

According to the documents filed in court, the 51-year-old man named “Donald” was arrested for trespassing after appearing at her home in 2025. 

Spears has had one of the most decorated careers in the music industry. The Grammy Award winner announcement retirement from making music in January 2024, saying, "I would never return to the music industry." 

Her last song was a duet released with Elton John in 2022.