New particulars have emerged about Justin Timberlake‘s current 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 stated Timberlake’s automobile was seen weaving on the street.
Shortly earlier than his arrest, Timberlake’s automobile was recorded in surveillance footage by hamptons.com as he drove slowly down Predominant 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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Court docket papers allege Timberlake was “in an intoxicated situation” with bloodshot and glassy eyes when he was pulled over. Police additionally claimed there was a “robust odor” of alcohol on Timberlake’s breath.
Although Timberlake instructed authorities he drank just one martini, he “carried out poorly” throughout a sobriety take a look at, the paperwork keep. He instructed the officer he’d been following some buddies residence in his automobile. (The arresting officer reportedly didn’t acknowledge Timberlake.)
His subsequent court docket look is scheduled for July 26.
Burke instructed the Related Press Timberlake is not required to look in particular person on the listening to.
In New York, refusing to take a breathalyzer take a look at ends in an automated suspension of your driver’s licence for six months and a advantageous of as much as US$500.
The previous NSYNC member is presently touring his newest album, All the pieces I Thought It Was, with two reveals scheduled in Chicago this weekend.
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