Britney Spears’ Rep Speaks Out On Pop Star’s Arrest In California: ‘Inexcusable’

Britney Spears has been released after being arrested by California Highway Patrol in Southern California, according to Ventura County online records. The singer was taken into custody around 9:30 p.m. on March 4, per the jail records, which also indicate that her car was towed. She was released at 6:00 a.m. the following morning, the Ventura County Sherrif’s Office confirmed to Access Hollywood. She is first due in court on May 4. Though the documents do not reveal why Spears was arrested, authorities told Access that she was taken in on suspicion of DUI. Access Hollywood has reached out to Spears for comment. NBC News obtained a statement from the pop star’s representative which read, “This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable. Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life. Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time. Her boys are going to be spending time with her. Her loved ones are going to come up with an overdue needed plan to set her up for success for well being.”