Celebrities think that everyone knows who they are, but this Celeb was faced with a new officer who had no clue. Nor should he care….
Justin Timberlake found himself in a troubling scenario during his international tour, as he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the small town of Sag Harbor, New York. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on June 18 when Timberlake, after an evening out, made a crucial driving mistake.
Justin Timberlake told the officer he had one martini and was following some friends home, according to the documents.
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The officer who pulled him over was notably young and seemingly unaware of Timberlake’s celebrity status. According to sources, the officer’s unawareness extended to not recognizing Timberlake’s name or his global fame. This detail emerged during the interaction when Timberlake, concerned about the implications of his arrest on his ongoing world tour, mentioned it, only to be met with confusion from the officer who queried, “What tour?”
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Timberlake’s arrest came at a pivotal time during his “Forget Tomorrow” world tour, which was promoting his new album “Everything I Thought It Was.” The tour had a scheduled break after a performance in Miami on June 15, giving Timberlake some downtime before his next shows in Chicago on June 21 and 22, followed by performances in New York City on June 25 and 26.
On the night of the arrest, Timberlake was seen driving a 2025 BMW when he failed to stop at a stop sign and did not maintain his vehicle within the traffic lane. The police officer’s report highlighted Timberlake’s physical condition, noting his bloodshot and glassy eyes and the strong smell of alcohol. His behavior at the scene—characterized by slow speech, poor balance, and inadequate performance on sobriety tests—led to his arrest.
Refusing to take a breathalyzer test, Timberlake was taken into custody, processed, and held overnight. The subsequent mugshot released showed visible signs of intoxication. He was formally charged with driving while intoxicated and received additional citations for his traffic violations.
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Represented by attorney Edward Burke Jr., Timberlake was released on his own recognizance after his arraignment, with no bail required. His legal team has announced plans to vigorously defend against the charges, awaiting further discovery documents from the prosecution.
The incident has stirred up previous public admissions by Timberlake regarding his struggles with substance use, reminiscing about past experiences with drugs and alcohol in media interviews. As Timberlake prepares for his court appearance via a virtual session on July 26, the entertainment world watches closely, speculating on the potential impact of this legal issue on the star’s personal life and professional commitments.
Key Points:
i. Justin Timberlake was arrested for driving under the influence in Sag Harbor, New York, which raised concerns about the impact on his international tour.
ii. The arresting officer, reportedly unaware of Timberlake’s celebrity status, was surprised when Timberlake mentioned his ongoing world tour during the arrest
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iii. Timberlake’s arrest occurred during a break from his Forget Tomorrow world tour, with upcoming performances scheduled in Chicago and New York City.
iv. He was charged with driving while intoxicated and additional traffic violations after failing field sobriety tests but refused a breathalyzer test.
v. Timberlake’s legal team plans to vigorously defend him, and he is scheduled for a virtual court appearance on July 26.
James Kravitz – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
