Justin Timberlake Released from Custody After Appearing in Court Handcuffed Following DWI Arrest

PEOPLE confirms Timberlake was charged with one count of DWI and two citations — one for running a stop sign and one for failure to keep in lane

  • Justin Timberlake has been released from custody after his arrest overnight
  • He was charged with one count of DWI and two citations — one for running a stop sign and one for failure to keep in lane
  • The musician is due back in court July 26

Justin Timberlake has been released from custody following his arraignment for DWI.

After his arrest on charges of driving while intoxicated or impaired on Long Island, New York, the 43-year-old "SexyBack" singer appeared in court on Tuesday, June 18, and was released from police custody shortly thereafter.

PEOPLE confirms Timberlake was charged with one count of DWI and two citations — one for running a stop sign and one for failure to keep in lane.

An insider tells PEOPLE Timberlake, accompanied by attorney Ed Burke Jr. and two other individuals, was handcuffed "with his hands in front of him" and wore "a black bowling shirt, light jeans and white and baby blue Air Force 1s" during the appearance at a Sag Harbor courthouse. His cuffs were removed after the arraignment.

"He did seem a bit upset," says the source. "Jessica [Biel, his wife] was not with him."

Justin Timberlake leaves a police station in The Hamptons with laywer Ed Burke.
Justin Timberlake leaves court in Sag Harbor on June 18, 2024.

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A representative for the Sag Harbor Police Department previously told PEOPLE the *NSYNC member was in police custody on June 18 following the arrest. They later released a statement, which read:

"On June 18, 2024, at 12:37 AM, Justin R. Timberlake, age 43, of Tennessee, was observed operating a 2025 BMW southbound on Madison Street, failing to stop at a duly posted stop sign and failing to maintain his lane of travel. A traffic stop was initiated by a Police Officer from the Sag Harbor Village Police Department and upon investigation it was determined that Mr. Timberlake was operating his vehicle in an intoxicated condition."

It continued, "Mr. Timberlake was placed under arrest, processed, and held overnight for morning arraignment. Mr. Timberlake was arraigned at the Sag Harbor Village Justice Court on June 18, 2024, at 9:30 AM where he was released on his own recognizance."

Sag Harbor NY Municipal Building
Sag Harbor, N.Y., Municipal Building.

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Timberlake is next due in court July 26.

A representative for Timberlake did not immediately return PEOPLE's request for comment.

A second source told PEOPLE the Grammy winner was arrested after having dinner at the American Hotel in Sag Harbor. Upon leaving the establishment to drive to his friend's house, he was pulled over, and "nobody was hurt," said the insider.

Justin Timberlake leaves a police station in The Hamptons with laywer Ed Burke.
Justin Timberlake and attorney Ed Burke, Jr. leave the police station in Sag Harbor on June 18, 2024.

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Timberlake is currently on the Forget Tomorrow World Tour in support of his latest album, Everything I Thought It Was. His next concert is scheduled for June 21 and June 22 at Chicago's United Center, followed by two shows on June 25 and June 26 at New York City's Madison Square Garden.

Earlier this week, the "Mirrors" singer celebrated Father's Day with wife Biel and their sons Silas, 9, and Phineas, 3½.

"You’re so many things to so many people. But to us you are THE ROCK. The rock we climb on, we lean against. The rock that shades us from the sun. And when we recline on you, as we always do, hopefully our butts will keep you eternally grounded and warm. We LOVE YOU 🪨❤️" the actress, 42, captioned a post featuring family photos on Instagram.

Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake attend Justin Timberlake's 'EVERYTHING I THOUGHT IT WAS' Album Release Party
Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake in West Hollywood in March 2024.

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In his own post, Timberlake called the boys his "2 greatest gifts" and thanked them both "for giving me my biggest purpose."

"I learn more about myself everyday just because you both chose me to be your Daddy," the musician wrote. "I will always be there for you through your peaks and valleys… to lift you up and show you how high you can take this life and to pick you up when you fall. And, of course, to flood you with insufferable Dad-jokes all along the way. I love you both so much."

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