Justin Timberlake arrested for drunk driving on Long Island and released after court date

SAG HARBOR, NY — Singer Justin Timberlake was arrested early Tuesday on Long Island, Sag Harbor police said. The pop star was charged with drunken driving after allegedly disregarding a stop sign.

According to court documents, Timberlake was stopped at 12:37 a.m. after he failed to obey the stop sign at the corner of Madison Street and Jermain Avenue in Sag Harbor. An officer reportedly observed Timberlake driving a gray BMW and failing to stay on the right side of the road.

Surveillance footage from a camera operated by Hamptons.com shows Timberlake driving through Sag Harbor shortly before he was stopped.

“The eyes were bloodshot and glassy”

The officer said he was “intoxicated,” his eyes were bloodshot and glassy, ​​his breath had the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage, and he “scored poorly on all standard field sobriety tests.”

“I drank a martini and followed my friends home,” Timberlake allegedly told the police officer.

The records show that he refused a breathalyzer test three times.

He was arraigned in Sag Harbor Village Justice Court around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday and released on bond. His next appearance will be virtual on July 26, according to court officials.

“I look forward to vigorously defending Mr. Timberlake on these allegations. I will have much to say in due course, but am currently awaiting the full findings from the prosecution,” said Timberlake’s attorney, Edward Burke Jr.

Singer Billy Joel and others react to Timberlake’s arrest

Sag Harbor is about 100 miles from New York City and is part of the Hamptons. It is a popular hangout for celebrities. DeAngelis met singer Billy Joel there on Tuesday and asked him about Timberlake’s arrest.

“Judge not, lest you be judged,” said Joel.

Timberlake’s arrest was the talk of the town on Tuesday.

“Nobody is infallible, but I’m disappointed that he would get behind the wheel and drive in this small town without thinking about the consequences,” said Bridgehampton resident Audrey Goodrich.

“In this day and age, with technology and Uber, and especially for someone like Justin with unlimited resources, there is no excuse not to get behind the wheel,” said Sam Pezz.

“Hopefully people will think twice now, especially in this town,” said Sag Harbor resident David Spon.

“I was surprised in some ways that he would drive his own car. And everyone really has to take responsibility for their own actions,” one person said.

Timberlake, 43, is on his worldwide “Forget Tomorrow” tour in support of his sixth album, Everything I Thought It Was. He will perform in Chicago, New York City, Boston and Baltimore, as well as other locations across the United States, before embarking on an international tour.

The Tennessee native and member of the group NSYNC is one of the most successful music artists in the world. He used to be a Disney Mouseketeer. After NSYNC, he started a solo career as a musician and also acted in films. He appeared in “The Social Network” and “Friends with Benefits”, among others.

The celebrated artist has won ten Grammy Awards and four Emmys.