Pop superstar Justin Timberlake was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI) in the Hamptons over the weekend, according to local authorities. The incident occurred late Saturday night when Timberlake was pulled over by police for a traffic violation in the upscale beach community on Long Island, New York.
After administering a field sobriety test, officers determined that the 43-year-old singer was impaired and placed him under arrest. Timberlake was transported to the local police station, where he was booked on a DWI charge. However, he was later released without having to post bail, as is common practice for first-time offenders in the area. A court date has been set for Timberlake to appear and address the charges.
Representatives for Timberlake have not yet issued a public statement regarding the incident. The arrest comes as an unwelcome distraction for the Grammy-winning artist, who has been laying low in the Hamptons with his family in recent weeks. It remains to be seen how this legal matter will impact his upcoming professional commitments, including a rumored new music project.