In a startling turn of events, Justin Timberlake was seen in handcuffs after allegedly being involved in a DWI incident in Sag Harbor.
The pop star Justin Timberlake was arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) after blowing through a stop sign and refusing a breathalyzer test in Sag Harbor. The incident occurred late Monday night and has drawn significant media attention.
In a shocking incident reported by the media, Timberlake, 43, was seen emerging from the Hamptons police station on Tuesday morning, looking disheveled and disoriented.
Exclusive images captured by DailyMail.com show the singer being led from Sag Harbor police headquarters to the village's Justice Court by officers. During a brief arraignment, Timberlake's driving privileges in New York were suspended for a year, but he was released without bail. He was spotted leaving the court in a baseball cap, looking shell-shocked.
On Monday night, Timberlake had been drinking with friends at the American Hotel bar in Sag Harbor.
Around 12:30 am, he decided to drive his BMW X7, a decision that led to his arrest. Officers on the scene reported that Timberlake's vehicle was veering across the road, prompting them to intervene.
According to the police report, Timberlake exhibited several signs of intoxication. His eyes were described as "bloodshot and glassy," and there was a strong odor of alcohol on his breath.
The report said: "“His eyes were bloodshot and glassy, a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was emanating from his breath, he was unable to divide attention, he had slowed speech, he was unsteady afoot, and he performed poorly on all standardized field sobriety tests".
Additionally, Timberlake was seen struggling with dividing attention, had slowed speech, and was unsteady on his feet.
Timberlake performed poorly on all standardized field sobriety tests, failing to maintain his balance and coordination. The report also noted that he refused to take a breathalyzer test at the station.
After the incident, Timberlake was charged with one count of DWI, running a stop sign, and failing to stay in his lane. Timberlake is scheduled to appear in court again on July 26.
Despite this incident, Justin Timberlake is currently on a worldwide tour, "Forget Tomorrow," promoting his album "Everything I Thought It Was," released in March 2024. Next, he will perform concerts at the United Center in Chicago on June 21st and 22nd, followed by two more shows at Madison Square Garden in New York next week.
The North American leg of the tour continues until July 9th in Kentucky; then, he plans to tour Europe from late July to September before returning to North America in October, with the final performance scheduled for December 20, 2024, in Kansas City.
"Everything I Thought It Was" is Timberlake's first album since "Man of the Woods" in 2018, which received mixed reviews from critics and moderate commercial success. However, the tour has garnered positive reviews.
The case is currently under investigation.
