Justin Timberlake has been taken into custody for driving while intoxicated in Sag Harbor, a well-known vacation spot in the Hamptons.
The 43-year-old “Mirrors” singer was detained by police in the Long Island town early Tuesday morning, June 18, according to a representative from the Sag Harbor Police Department.
While the police have yet to confirm the charges, sources indicate that Timberlake was arrested on DWI charges after spending time at the American Hotel in Sag Harbor.
Stay tuned for more updates on Timberlake’s arraignment, photos of his car and mugshot, and additional details from sources.
In an unexpected twist, Britney Spears’ 2011 single “Criminal” has seen a surge in streaming numbers following the news of Timberlake’s arrest.
Timberlake was charged with DWI early Tuesday morning in Sag Harbor, New York. He was arraigned and released from police custody later that day.
Surveillance footage from Sag Harbor shows Timberlake driving his BMW UT on a deserted street shortly before his arrest.
Hours after his release, Timberlake’s mugshot was made public. The *NSYNC alum was arraigned and released from police custody after being arrested in the early hours of June 18.
According to the police report obtained by PEOPLE, Timberlake “performed poorly on all standardized field sobriety tests” during his arrest. The report also noted that Timberlake had “bloodshot and glassy eyes” and a “strong odor of an alcoholic beverage” on his breath.
Timberlake claimed to have had “one martini” and refused a breathalyzer test.
The Sag Harbor Village Police Department shared that Timberlake was driving a 2025 BMW and failed to stop at a stop sign, leading to his arrest.
Jessica Biel, Timberlake’s wife, was filming her new Prime Video series, “The Better Sister,” in New York City the day before his arrest.
Timberlake was seen leaving the Sag Harbor Village Justice Court after his arraignment, dressed casually and shielding his face with sunglasses and a hat.
After his arrest, Timberlake appeared in court for his arraignment and was released from police custody. He was accompanied by an attorney and two other individuals.
A source revealed that Timberlake was heading to a friend’s house after leaving the American Hotel when he was pulled over by police. The insider noted that “nobody was hurt” in the incident.
Timberlake is due back in court next month, on July 26, amid his Forget Tomorrow world tour.
The American Hotel, where Timberlake was before his arrest, is a historic spot in Sag Harbor, dating back to 1846. The hotel has hosted other A-list guests, including Billy Joel, who visited the restaurant on June 18 after news of Timberlake’s arrest broke.
The Sag Harbor Police Department released a statement detailing Timberlake’s arrest, noting that he was “observed operating a 2025 BMW southbound on Madison Street, failing to stop at a duly posted stop sign and failing to maintain his lane of travel.” Timberlake was “held overnight for morning arraignment” and released shortly after.
Timberlake’s representative did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
