Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early the following morning, though the charge was not clear, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s office website.

Britney Spears has been arrested on suspicion of DUI in California as those in her inner circle are hoping the incident can be the first step in 'long overdue change.'

The troubled pop star was reportedly an emotional wreck during the booking process, and was seen “crying a lot,” TMZ reported.