Justin Timberlake Released From Custody After DWI Arrest

After Justin Timberlake was arrested June 17 for driving while intoxicated, the "Mirrors" singer exited a Sag Harbor courtroom June 18 out of custody.

By Olivia Evans Jun 18, 2024 4:51 PM
| Updated Jun 18, 2024 9:47 PM
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Justin Timberlake is heading home after his arrest. 

After the 43-year-old was taken into custody in Long Island June 17 and held overnight, Justin was spotted leaving a Sag Harbor courtroom June 18 a free man. 

As he exited the courthouse, the "Mirrors" singer wore jeans, a gray graphic T-shirt and a short sleeve black cardigan, along with a black baseball hat, white Nike shoes and shades. During his arraignment, Justin was charged with one count of driving while intoxicated, police informed NBC, and released without bail. 

A source close to the situation told E! News that Justin "was at dinner with friends" on the evening of June 17 in the Sag Harbor neighborhood of Long Island, New York, just ahead of his arrest. 

"As he left the restaurant, there was a patrol car seemingly stationed near the restaurant," the insider noted. "He was stopped and, was arrested. Nobody was hurt."

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Justin Timberlake Through the Years

Justin—who shares sons Silas, 9, and Phineas, 3, with wife Jessica Biel—has been amid his Forget Tomorrow World Tour since April. He is slated to take the stage for his next leg in Chicago June 21, before moving on to performances in New York and Boston later this month. 

And amid Justin's busy schedule, he was unable to appear alongside his wife during her recent jaw-dropping Met Gala appearance last month. After Jessica hit the Met Steps in a swoon-worthy pink gown adorned with thousands of pedals, a rep confirmed to E! News that he was absent due to prescheduled tour dates in San Jose, Calif. 

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However, the Friends with Benefits star was sure to send love to his wife for her first appearance at the iconic ball in 11 years. After Jessica shared some behind-the-scenes footage of her prep for the big event to her Instagram, Justin dropped three heart emojis in the comments. 

As for how Justin and Jessica—who tied the knot in 2012—are managing the distance amid Justin's first tour in five years? 

"It's always a work in progress, right?" Jessica explained on The View last month. "It's constantly trying to find the balance, trying to find the time."

She emphasized, "I don't know how we're gonna do it, but we're gonna get through it. Somehow, someway."

To see Timberlake leaving the police station after his arrest, keep reading.

Aftermath of His Arrest

Justin Timberlake was released from police custody on June 18, after he was arrested and charged with one count of driving while intoxicated in Sag Harbor, N.Y.

Stepping Out

The *NSYNC alum was seen leaving the police station in a black short-sleeved button-down paired with a dark graphic T-shirt, blue jeans, white sneakers and a black baseball cap.

Traffic Stop

The sighting came hours after Timberlake was pulled over by officers for running a stop sign and failing to stay in his lane of traffic, according to Sag Harbor police.

 

Legal Troubles

Timberlake allegedly had "strong odor of an alcoholic beverage" coming from his breath at the time of the traffic stop, police said in a criminal complaint obtained by NBC News.

Charged with DWI

Authorities also said that the Grammy winner had allegedly told the arresting officer, "'I had one martini and I followed my friends home.'"

The Night Of

Before his arrest, Timberlake was at dinner with friends, a source with knowledge of the situation told E! News. 

"As he left the restaurant, there was a patrol car seemingly stationed near the restaurant," the insider said. "He was stopped and was arrested. Nobody was hurt."

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