Shia LaBeouf Arrested Following Mardi Gras Brawl in New Orleans

The 39-year-old actor Shia LaBeouf was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday, February 17, 2026, after a series of physical altercations during the height of Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans. The Transformers star is currently facing two counts of simple battery.

The arrest follows several days of erratic behavior reported by witnesses and local bar staff across the French Quarter.

The Incident: A Violent Escalation

According to the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) and court records, the altercation began shortly after midnight at a business on Royal Street.

• The Disturbance: Police were called at approximately 12:45 a.m. after reports that LaBeouf was becoming “increasingly aggressive” inside the establishment. Staff attempted to escort him out after he allegedly tried to get behind the bar to serve drinks.
• The Assault: Once outside, LaBeouf reportedly struck a man multiple times with closed fists. Witnesses state that the actor briefly left the scene but returned even more belligerent.
• Secondary Attack: Upon his return, he allegedly attacked the same victim again and punched a second man in the nose.
• Restraint and Arrest: Bystanders and victims managed to hold LaBeouf down until officers arrived. He was initially taken to a local hospital for treatment of undisclosed minor injuries before being booked into custody.

Reports of a Days-Long “Bar Crawl”

Local media and The Hollywood Reporter indicate that LaBeouf had been seen partying throughout the city since the previous Thursday.

“In the middle of the mayhem, he did the ‘Do you know who I am?’ bit… he was terrorizing the city.” — Robert Skuse, Doorman at Ms. Mae’s

Witnesses at various establishments reported seeing the actor shirtless, without cash, and in a state of high inebriation. TMZ published footage showing the aftermath of the Royal Street fight, featuring a shirtless LaBeouf being attended to by paramedics while surrounded by a crowd in various Mardi Gras costumes.

Legal and Personal Context

This incident marks another turbulent chapter for LaBeouf, who has had several high-profile run-ins with the law and public struggles with sobriety.

LaBeouf is scheduled to make his initial magistrate court appearance on Tuesday afternoon. As of Tuesday morning, no attorney of record was listed in court filings, and his representatives have not yet issued an official comment.