Britney Spears arrested in California on suspicion of driving under the influence
The singer was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at around 21:30 PT (05:30 GMT) on Wednesday.
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The singer was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at around 21:30 PT (05:30 GMT) on Wednesday.
Singer Britney Spears was arrested in Ventura County, California, on Wednesday night for driving under the influence. She was booked in the early hours of Thursday and released shortly after 6 a.m.
Pop star Britney Spears was arrested in Ventura County on suspicion of DUI on Wednesday night and released Thursday morning after booking. A substance found in the car is being tested, a law enforcement source said.
Pop star Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night by California Highway Patrol on suspicion of DUI. She was released from custody Thursday morning after being cited and released.
Pop star Britney Spears was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence Wednesday night in Southern California. A representative for Spears referred to the incident as 'unfortunate' and 'completely inexcusable.'
Britney Spears was arrested in Ventura County on suspicion of driving under the influence, law enforcement sources confirmed to ABC News. She was arrested just before 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and released early Thursday morning.
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