Justin Timberlake arrested for drunk driving in the Hamptons

Pop singer Justin Timberlake was arrested and charged with drunk driving after failing to obey a stop sign and twice veering out of his lane in New York's upscale Hamptons beach neighborhood, it was announced. authorities on Tuesday.

Timberlake was arrested in the Long Island town of Sag Harbor on Tuesday morning, according to a statement from the local prosecutor's office.

The 43-year-old man was arraigned in Sag Harbor Village Justice Court and released, according to the release. His next court date will be a virtual appearance on July 26, the release states.

According to court documents, police spotted Timberlake driving a gray 2025 BMW shortly after midnight. Documents say Timberlake failed to stop at a stop sign and failed to stay on the right side of the road on two occasions.

When he was arrested by police, Timberlake's eyes “were bloodshot and glassy, ​​a strong odor of alcoholic beverage emanated from his breath, he was unable to divide his attention, he was unsteady and performed poorly at school.” all standardized field sobriety tests,” according to the documents. said.

Representatives for Timberlake did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The singer's lawyer, Ed Burke, told Us Weekly that the charge was for a single count because he refused to take a breathalyzer test.

“Mr. Timberlake was also charged with two other court citations, for running a stop sign and not traveling in the correct lane of traffic,” Burke told the outlet.

People magazine reported that Timberlake was arrested after leaving a dinner at the American Hotel.

Timberlake rose to fame as a member of the 1990s boy band 'N Sync before launching a solo career. His hits include “Can't Stop the Feeling!” », “Suit & Tie” and “SexyBack”.

In 2004, Timberlake ripped off part of Janet Jackson's clothing during their Super Bowl halftime show in Houston and briefly exposed her chest, which was blamed on a “wardrobe malfunction.”

He returned to headline the Super Bowl halftime show in 2018.

The singer is currently in the middle of his “Everything I Thought It Was” tour. He has two shows planned in Chicago this weekend and two shows in New York next week.