Why was Justin Timberlake arrested? What you need to know – NBC Chicago

Just days before his long-awaited performance in Chicago, Justin Timberlake was arrested and taken into custody, authorities revealed Tuesday.

But why was he arrested, where was he arrested and what will it mean for Chicago shows?

Here's what we know as new details are released:

Where was Justin Timberlake arrested?

Justin Timberlake was arrested by the New York police.

The singer was taken into custody by Sag Harbor Village police Monday evening, a department spokesperson confirmed to NBC News.

The spokesperson said Timberlake remained in custody as of Tuesday morning.

Why was Justin Timberlake arrested?

According to a Sag Harbor court spokesperson, Timberlake faces a charge of DWI, or driving while intoxicated.

The rules surrounding a DWI, according to the New York DMV, include a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or higher “or other evidence of intoxication.”

The Sag Harbor Police Department said Timberlake, 43, was arrested for “failing to stop for a properly posted stop sign and failing to maintain lane of travel.”

He was stopped by police and “upon investigation, it was determined that Mr. Timberlake was operating his vehicle while intoxicated,” the department said in a statement.

A court complaint filed Tuesday said the officer said Timberlake's eyes were “bloodshot and glassy” and that a “strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was emanating from his breath.”

“He was unable to divide his attention, he had slowed speech, he was unsteady, and he performed poorly on all standardized field sobriety tests,” the complaint states.

He was arrested, charged and detained overnight.

The complaint said Timberlake refused a chemical test.

And after?

Timberlake was arraigned Tuesday morning in Sag Harbor Court and “released on his own recognizance.”

Will Justin Timberlake's shows in Chicago continue?

It's unclear how or if the arrest will impact Timberlake's upcoming shows in Chicago.

The former member of the boy band *NSYNC is scheduled to play the United Center Friday and Saturday as part of his “Forget Tomorrow World Tour.”

Neither the singer nor his representatives could immediately be reached for comment. The United Center also did not immediately respond to NBC Chicago's request for comment.

As of Tuesday morning, concerts remained listed on the United Center's website.