Why was Justin Timberlake arrested? What you should know – NBC Chicago

Just days before his long-awaited performances in Chicago, Justin Timberlake was arrested and taken into police custody, authorities announced Tuesday.

But why was he arrested, where was he arrested and what does this mean for the shows in Chicago?

Here’s what we know so far:

Where was Justin Timberlake arrested?

Justin Timberlake was arrested by police in New York.

The singer was taken into custody by Sag Harbor Village police on Monday evening, a department spokesman confirmed to NBC News.

The spokesman said Timberlake was still in custody as of Tuesday morning.

Why was Justin Timberlake arrested?

According to a Sag Harbor court spokesman, Timberlake is charged with drunk driving. Not much else is known, including the circumstances of his arrest.

Further information should be released on Tuesday.

According to the New York Department of Transportation, drunk driving rules include a blood alcohol content of .08 or more “or other signs of intoxication.”

What’s next?

Timberlake is scheduled to be arraigned in Sag Harbor court on Tuesday morning.

Will Justin Timberlake’s shows in Chicago continue?

It is unclear if and to what extent the arrest will affect Timberlake’s upcoming shows in Chicago.

The former *NSYNC boy band member is scheduled to perform at the United Center on both Friday and Saturday as part of his “Forget Tomorrow World Tour.”

Neither the singer nor his representatives were immediately available for comment. The United Center also did not immediately respond to NBC Chicago’s request for comment.

As of Tuesday morning, the concerts were still listed on the United Center website.