Britney Spears’ mug shot will not be released after she was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving earlier this month.
The “Toxic” singer’s booking photo does not meet mandatory requirements for publication by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, officials told TMZ on Tuesday.
The newspaper said the department only releases mugshots in violent crimes or when the suspect poses a public threat, but Spears did not.
Representatives from the sheriff’s office could not be reached for comment to Page Six.
The Princess of Pop, 44, was arrested for driving under the influence on March 4th at around 9:30pm local time in Ventura County, California.
Spears was allegedly driving her BMW at “extraordinary speeds” on the highway when she was stopped by a California Highway Patrol trooper.
She was arrested at 3:02 a.m. and released about three hours later.
Officers told Page Six that the Grammy winner appeared to be under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Spears took multiple breathalyzer tests at the scene, but the results of chemical tests have not yet been released.
Her arraignment is scheduled for May 4.
The “Gimme More” singer’s manager told Page Six that her arrest was “unfortunate” and “totally unacceptable.”
“Britney is going to take the right steps and abide by the law,” said Cade Hudson. “I hope this is the first step in the long-awaited change that should happen in Britney’s life.”
“I hope she gets the help and support she needs during this difficult time,” he continued.
A source told Page Six that Spears was “crying and very tearful” during her arrest, adding, “She didn’t want to let anyone down, including her fans.”
TMZ reported that the hitmaker has had “positive” and “hopeful” discussions with her mother, Lynne Spears, and sons Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden James, 19, since her release, but is reportedly “nervous” about the possibility of her father, Jamie, returning.
