Newly released dashcam video captured Britney Spears’ March 4 DUI arrest in Ventura.The footage, obtained by TMZ, shows the singer interacting with police officers after he was pulled over for allegedly driving erratically and swerving between lanes.
According to the police report, officers claimed they detected a “distinct odor of an alcoholic beverage” during the stop. Police also claimed that Spears admitted to taking a single mimosa several hours earlier.Britney Spears is handcuffed by police during a DUI arrest“I could probably drink four bottles of wine and take care of you. I’m an angel,” Spears allegedly told officers.Authorities also alleged that the singer claimed she was a “zero” on the sobriety scale.
According to the report, Spears also revealed that she had taken Adderall, Prozac, and Lamictal earlier that day.The police were seen in the clip placing handcuffs on her hands while putting her in the car.
Police records indicate that Spears later scored below the legal limit on two breathalyzer tests administered at the station.Britney Spears enters plea deal with prosecutorsEarlier this month, Spears reportedly reached an agreement with prosecutors in which her drunk driving charge was reduced to a “reckless” offense.
“This DUI case will be handled according to our standard protocols,” the District Attorney’s Office said. “For defendants with no prior history of DUI, a low blood alcohol level, and where there is no accident or injury, prosecutors typically file what is known as a ‘wet reckless’ case.”
“This law allows a defendant to plead guilty to reckless driving involving alcohol and/or drugs.”As part of the agreement, Spears was reportedly sentenced to 12 months’ probation and ordered not to possess drugs without a valid prescription.Britney Spears’ representatives react to DUI arrestIn a statement issued to PEOPLE, Spears’ representative said, “This was an unfortunate and completely unjustified incident.” The statement continued: “Britney will take the right steps and abide by the law and we hope this is the first step in the long-overdue change that needs to happen in Britney’s life. We hope she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time.”The arrest comes after several years of public personal and professional changes for the singer. In November 2021, Spears’ 13-year conservatorship was officially ended. Reports also recently confirmed that the singer has sold her music catalog, although financial details have not been publicly disclosed.Britney Spears enters rehabAfter her arrest in March, Spears reportedly entered a treatment facility in early April before leaving earlier this month.
The singer has since resumed posting on social media. In a recent Instagram update, Spears shared photos from an outing with her sons, Sean Preston and Jayden, along with a photo of herself holding a snake.“I went to the pet store with my kids and look how cute this little snake is,” she wrote. “Snakes symbolize good health, higher consciousness and pure luck. I am so grateful for my friends and the many new beautiful people I have met along my spiritual journey… They are all a blessing in disguise (sic).”She also reflected on her emotional journey, writing: “I still have to learn how to be kind to myself and the way I talk to myself. It’s a never-ending journey and sometimes I stop and look up and say wow omg I think that’s you and smile (sic).”
