Shia LaBeouf Arrested During Alleged Mardi Gras Altercation in New Orleans

Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans on Feb. 17 after authorities claim that he assaulted two people amid Mardi Gras festivities. The New Orleans Police Department released a statement to NBC News detailing that around 12:45 a.m., they responded to “a simple battery where two victims (two adult males), reported being assaulted.” “Investigators say a man identified as 39-year-old Shia LaBeouf was reportedly causing a disturbance and becoming [increasingly] aggressive at a Royal Street business. A staff member attempted to eject Mr. LaBeouf from the establishment. Once removed from the building, the victim reported being struck by LaBeouf who used his closed fists on the victim several times,” the statement alleged. It went on to claim that the actor left but then came back and was “acting even more aggressive.” “Multiple people attempted to hold him down- he was eventually let up in hopes that he would leave- but he reportedly again struck the same victim with closed fists to the victim’s upper body. LaBeouf then reportedly assaulted another person — punching him in the nose. LaBeouf was again held down until police arrived,” the statement added. Following his release at a hospital to treat “unknown injuries,” the “Indiana Jones” star was arrested and charged with two counts of simple battery, per authorities. Access Hollywood has reached out to LaBeouf’s attorney as well as the New Orleans Police Department for additional comment.