Justin Timberlake was arrested on suspicion of intoxicated driving in the Hamptons area of Long Island after police observed him driving through a stop sign and failing to stay on the right side of the road. The incident occurred around 12:18 a.m. when Timberlake was behind the wheel of a gray BMW registered in Florida.
According to the criminal complaint filed by Sag Harbor Village police officer Michael Arkinson, Timberlake exhibited several signs of intoxication during the stop. These included bloodshot and glassy eyes, a strong smell of alcohol on his breath, slowed speech, unsteadiness on his feet, and poor performance on standardized field sobriety tests. Timberlake reportedly struggled with basic tasks such as walking heel-to-toe and standing on one foot without swaying or using his arms for balance.
During the interaction with police, Timberlake claimed he had consumed “one martini” and stated that he was following his friends home. However, he refused to undergo a chemical test to determine his level of impairment, stating “No, I’m not doing a chemical test.”
Legal analyst Danny Cevallos noted that refusing a chemical test can be seen as evidence of guilt and may lead to the revocation of driving privileges. Timberlake was subsequently arraigned and released without having to post bail, approximately nine hours after his arrest.
