New particulars have emerged about Justin Timberlake‘s latest drunk driving arrest, together with that the singer refused to take a breathalyzer take a look at.
Timberlake, 43, was arrested within the Hamptons on Lengthy Island round 12:30 a.m. native time on Tuesday. He was pulled over by Sag Harbor police, who alleged he drove his 2025 BMW via a cease signal at Madison Road and Jermain Avenue. Authorities mentioned Timberlake’s automotive was seen weaving on the highway.
Shortly earlier than his arrest, Timberlake’s automotive was recorded in surveillance footage by hamptons.com as he drove slowly down Fundamental Road.
The SexyBack singer was introduced into custody and charged with one depend of driving whereas intoxicated (DWI), a misdemeanour. Timberlake additionally acquired two citations, one for operating a cease signal and one for failure to take care of lane.
In paperwork launched by police, it’s written that Timberlake apparently refused the breath take a look at as soon as they arrived on the station.
Justin Timberlake’s mugshot after his DWI arrest on June 18, 2024, in Sag Harbor, New York.
Sag Harbor Police
He was arraigned at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday and launched on his personal recognizance with out bail.
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Courtroom papers allege Timberlake was “in an intoxicated situation” with bloodshot and glassy eyes when he was pulled over. Police additionally claimed there was a “sturdy odor” of alcohol on Timberlake’s breath.
Although Timberlake informed authorities he drank just one martini, he “carried out poorly” throughout a sobriety take a look at, the paperwork preserve. He informed the officer he’d been following some buddies dwelling in his automotive. (The arresting officer reportedly didn’t acknowledge Timberlake.)
His subsequent court docket look is scheduled for July 26.
Burke informed the Related Press Timberlake is not required to seem in individual on the listening to.
In New York, refusing to take a breathalyzer take a look at ends in an computerized suspension of your driver’s licence for six months and a effective of as much as US$500.
The previous NSYNC member is at the moment touring his newest album, All the pieces I Thought It Was, with two reveals scheduled in Chicago this weekend.
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