Britney Spears' recent run-in with the law has sparked immediate alarm among those closest to her. Following a string of public outbursts and financial worries, this latest incident in Ventura County appears to be a breaking point.

Her team is now reportedly scrambling to stage a high-stakes intervention to prevent a further downward spiral.

The Ventura County Sheriff's Department confirmed that Britney Spears wastaken into custodyand subsequently released following a suspected drunk driving incident in Southern California.

According to jail records obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, the 44-year-old was taken into custody by the California Highway Patrol at 9:28 p.m. local time on Wednesday and booked at a nearby facility by 3:02 a.m.

Britney Spears has been released from jail after being arrested reportedly for driving under the influence. She will "take the right steps and comply with the law" after "inexcusable" arrest, her rep tells THR.#THRNewspic.twitter.com/4C31yPkbMH

Spears' official records don't specify the reason for her detention, but TMZ—the outlet that broke the story—reports it involves aDUI. The music icon is now expected to appear before the Ventura County Superior Court on 4 May.

A spokesperson for Spears informed THR that 'This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable,' adding that the singer intends to follow legal requirements and that they view this as a potential 'first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney's life.'

The representative expressed hope that 'she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time. Her boys are going to be spending time with her,' in reference to the singer's sons, 20-year-old Preston and 19-year-old Jayden. 'Her loved ones are going to come up with an overdue needed plan to set her up for success for well being.'

A representative for Britney Spears addressed the singer’s recent DUI arrest, noting it hopefully becomes the first step in the 44-year-old receiving help.https://t.co/60SwEzA0mvpic.twitter.com/Lp1AGkkapi

Spears rep explained that the singer intends to follow all legal obligations while pursuing a significant life shift, stating, 'Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law, and hopefully, this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney's life. Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time.'

Source: International Business Times UK