UPDATE: Read the statement from Britney’s rep.

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A report has emerged suggesting Britney Spears was arrested on Wednesday night (March 4).

The 44-year-old entertainer was apparently handcuffed on the side of the road in Ventura County, California for Driving Under the Influence (DUI). It’s a criminal offense for operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or certain medications.

Apparently, this went down at 9:30 PM last night.

Keep reading to find out more…

TMZ is claiming that the Ventura County Sheriff’s inmate records say she has already been released. Page Six is reporting that she was booked at 3:02 a.m. and released at 6:07 a.m.

There has not been a lot of recent news about Britney. Last month, it was claimed that she had sold the rights to her music in what was thought to be about a $200-million deal.

Just Jared has reached out to Britney‘s rep for comment and we will update when we have more information. Stay tuned.