Justin Timberlake has found himself in hot water as details from his recent arrest in the Hamptons reveal an unfortunate incident for the star. The acclaimed actor and musician was arrested for driving while intoxicated this past Monday (17 June). A law enforcement source disclosed to ABC News that Timberlake was stopped by police in Sag Harbor on Monday evening.
Reports from TMZ suggest Timberlake had been seen leaving the American Hotel where he had been enjoying a night out before his arrest. The report further details that upon being stopped, Timberlake declined to take a breathalyzer test. The police conducted a field sobriety test, which he allegedly failed. Timberlake’s mugshot has since been released by the Sag Harbor Police Department.
It is claimed that the incident, including Timberlake’s handcuffing and arrest, was recorded on a police bodycam. According to a court document reviewed by AP, signs of intoxication were evident. The document states: “His eyes were bloodshot and glassy, a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was emanating from his breath, he was unable to divide attention, he had slowed speech, he was unsteady afoot and he performed poorly on all standardized field sobriety tests.”
Following the incident, Timberlake told the arresting officer that he had consumed one Martini and was trying to follow friends home. He was later released without bond on Tuesday morning (18 June) and faces a misdemeanor charge for driving while intoxicated, with his next court appearance scheduled for 26 July.
Amidst this legal turmoil, Timberlake is also busy with his ongoing Forget Tomorrow World Tour. He has upcoming performances in Chicago this week and in New York the following week.
According to a source speaking to Page Six, during the arrest, a worried Timberlake murmured about the incident potentially ruining his tour, stating, “This is going to ruin the tour.” When the arresting officer inquired about the tour, Timberlake explained, “The world tour.” Interestingly, the officer reportedly didn’t recognize the ‘Mirror’ hitmaker due to his young age and unfamiliarity with Timberlake.
While Justin Timberlake is predominantly celebrated for his music career, he has also made notable appearances in films, including the award-winning ‘The Social Network.’ Currently, he is involved in a film project, an untitled biopic about Chuck Barris.