Britney Spears Deletes Instagram Account Following DUI Arrest in California

Britney Spears

Britney Spears has deleted her Instagram account following a DUI arrest on Wednesday (March 4). The American singer was reportedly arrested in Ventura, California. According to the official reports, she was arrested on Wednesday evening. The arrest was recorded at the Ventura Sheriff's Office as a "cite and release" without probation list.

The pop star was reportedly handcuffed at around 9:30 pm EST on Wednesday by the California Highway Patrol, according to TMZ. According to the report, she was booked by the Ventura Sheriff's Office on Thursday at around 3:00 am. Inmate records stated that Spears was released at 6:00 am. The Princess of Pop is due in court for the incident on May 4.

"This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable. Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney's life. Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time. Her boys are going to be spending time with her. Her loved ones are going to come up with an overdue needed plan to set her up for success for well being," Variety quoted the pop singer's representative.

More details about the incident are awaited.

This article was first published on March 5, 2026