Shia LaBeouf arrested during Mardi Gras in New Orleans after alleged fight

Actor Shia LaBeouf was arrested during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans after an alleged altercation outside a bar in the city’s French Quarter, according to police records and eyewitness accounts. The incident took place shortly after midnight on Tuesday, drawing emergency responders to one of the busiest areas of the annual festival.

Authorities confirmed that the actor was taken into custody and booked on two counts of simple battery following what officials described as a physical confrontation involving multiple individuals. The arrest occurred amid large crowds gathered for Mardi Gras festivities, an event known for attracting thousands of visitors each year to the Louisiana city.