Britney Spears closes her Instagram account after being arrested for drunk driving in California
United States.- On Wednesday night, singer Britney Spears was arrested after driving under the influence of alcohol in Ventura County, California, as confirmed by TMZ.
The 42-year-old artist was taken to police facilities and released on Thursday afternoon, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office inmate records. Spears must appear in court on May 4th.
Following the arrest, Spears deleted her Instagram profile. The episode adds to a string of controversies that have accompanied the singer since she regained legal control over her life and assets.
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So far, no official statements have been made by those close to Spears regarding this incident.
The legal situation of Spears comes after several months in which her behavior behind the wheel had already been the subject of media attention. In October 2025, the DailyMail published a video where it is observed how the singer leaves the Red-O restaurant in Thousand Oaks, gets into her black BMW and starts the vehicle despite the fact that several people try to persuade her not to do so.
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