New details about Britney Spears’ March arrest for drunk driving have emerged.
According to the arrest report obtained by American weekly On May 20, the pop princess was arrested near her Ventura County home after police received complaints about a driver allegedly “traveling at a high rate of speed and swerving.”
The report claimed officers saw Spears’ vehicle drift into another lane several times before she was stopped around 9 p.m. on March 4. During the interaction, police alleged they smelled alcohol coming from the car, although Spears reportedly said she had only consumed “a champagne mimosa” several hours earlier.
THE Toxic The hitmaker also reportedly told police: “I could probably drink four bottles of wine and take care of you, I’m an angel.” »
According to the report, Spears, 44, revealed that she had taken Lamictal, Prozac and Adderall earlier in the day. Officers also said they found a bottle labeled “Adderall” that had not been prescribed to him, as well as an empty wine glass inside the vehicle.
Police further alleged that Spears initially refused to get out of the car, saying she had been “poked and harassed in the past.” The report described Spears’ “drastic mood swings” throughout the encounter, adding that she sometimes spoke with a British accent.
On April 30, Spears was formally charged with one count of driving under the influence. However, this charge was later dismissed when Spears accepted a “reckless” plea deal because there were no accidents or injuries.
The singer is sentenced to 12 months of probation and one day in prison. She must also complete a mandatory DUI course and frequently consult mental health professionals.
