Washington DC, March 5 -- Pop singer Britney Spears was arrested on suspicion of a DUI in Ventura, California, the news outlet PEOPLE confirmed.

The 44-year-old singer was taken into custody on the evening of Wednesday, March 4, according to arrest records from the Ventura Sheriff's Office. She was released early Thursday morning, March 5.

A law enforcement source told PEOPLE that the arrest was on suspicion of driving under the influence. The case was listed as a "cite and release", and there was no probation.

Spears is scheduled to appear in court on May 4.

In a statement to PEOPLE, a representative for Spears said, "This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable."

"Britney is going to take the right steps and comp...