Pop star Britney Spears was arrested on Wednesday night in Ventura County, California, on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to multiple Swedish media reports citing TMZ. The 44-year-old singer was reportedly stopped by police while driving and taken into custody around 9:30 PM local time. Spears was suspected of being impaired at the time of the traffic stop.
Following her arrest, the pop icon was released on her own recognizance. According to Variety, Spears is expected to appear in court on May 4th to face the charges. The singer has not publicly commented on the incident.
The arrest marks another legal issue for the performer, who has faced various personal and legal challenges throughout her career.