Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff’s records show, though charge is not clear

By Canadian Press on March 5, 2026.

VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early the following morning, though the charge was not clear, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s office website.

A message seeking comment was left with her representative as well as the California Highway Patrol, which was identified as the arresting agency.

Spears was arrested around 9:30 p.m. in Ventura County and released on Thursday, sheriff’s office records show. She has a May 4 court date scheduled.

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