Justin Timberlake says he had ‘one martini’ before Long Island arrest: court docs

Justin Timberlake says he had ‘one martini’ before Long Island arrest: court docs
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SAG HARBOR, N.Y. (PIX11) – Singer Justin Timberlake allegedly refused to take a breathalyzer test before he was arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated on Long Island, according to court documents.

Timberlake was arrested Tuesday morning in Sag Harbor. He was pulled over after allegedly not stopping at a stop sign and failing to keep right twice, per court documents.

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The arresting officer noted Timberlake had bloodshot and glassy eyes, smelled like alcohol, had trouble speaking, and was unsteady. Timberlake allegedly told the officer, “I had one martini and I followed my friends home,” court documents alleged.

“No, I’m not doing a chemical test,” Timberlake allegedly told the police officer.

When asked two more times, Timberlake allegedly said, “I refuse.”

He was the only person in the car at the time of his arrest, per court documents.

Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here.

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