Britney Spears Arrested on Suspicion of DUI in California, Released Hours Later

Pop singer Britney Spears was arrested on March 4 in Ventura County, California, on suspicion of driving under the influence. She was detained by the California Highway Patrol around 9:30 p.m., booked early the next morning, and released a few hours later. Spears is scheduled to appear in court on May 4. The arrest follows months of public concern over her social media activity and comes after the end of her 13-year conservatorship. Her representatives have acknowledged the incident and expressed hope for her receiving support.