Celebrity News February 17, 2026
Shia LaBeouf Arrested in New Orleans on Mardi Gras
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Shia LaBeouf is in trouble with the law.
The actor was arrested in the early morning hours of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, according to local news station 4WWL.
The outlet reports that two men accused LaBeouf of assault and he is now facing two charges of simple battery.
The alleged altercation unfolded at an establishment on Royal Street in the French Quarter.
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View StoryPolice told 4WWL, Shia was asked to leave a business. When he didn’t, he was removed, and that’s when he allegedly hit a victim with “closed fists” multiple times.
The “Transformers” star left, but allegedly came back and victims told police he was "acting even more aggressive” and people tried to hold him back.
Police told 4WWL, Shia then allegedly attacked the same person again, punching them in the upper body.
The outlet reports, Shia allegedly hit a second person in the nose. LaBeouf was then held until police arrived.
TMZ has obtained video of Shia after the alleged altercation at Mardi Gras. The video starts out with a calm and shirtless Shia chatting with others outside. Later in the video he’s sitting on the back of a car with what appears to be a T-shirt covering his head.
LaBeouf was then taken to the hospital to treat any injuries.
Shia has a history of legal issues and has sought treatment for alcohol in the past.