Actor Shia LaBeouf Arrested After Alleged Fight in New Orleans During Mardi Gras

LaBeouf charged with two counts of simple battery following incident at a local bar.

Feb. 18, 2026 at 6:47pm

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Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans early Tuesday morning after allegedly getting into a physical altercation with two men at a local bar. According to police, LaBeouf was causing a disturbance and became increasingly aggressive, leading to the incident where he allegedly assaulted the two individuals.

Why it matters

LaBeouf has a history of public incidents and legal troubles, including previous arrests for public intoxication and assault. This latest arrest during the high-profile Mardi Gras celebrations raises further questions about the actor's well-being and behavior.

The details

Police say LaBeouf was allegedly causing a disturbance at a business on Royal Street, which was reported to be a bar. When a staff member tried to remove him, LaBeouf allegedly hit one man several times with closed fists. He then left but returned and allegedly resumed hitting the same man, as well as punching another person in the nose. Multiple people tried to hold LaBeouf down until police arrived and arrested him, charging him with two counts of simple battery.

  • The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
  • LaBeouf had been on an extended weekend bar crawl in New Orleans' Uptown neighborhood since Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Shia LaBeouf

An American actor who has starred in films such as the Transformers franchise, Fury, and Honey Boy. LaBeouf has a history of public incidents and legal troubles, including previous arrests for public intoxication and assault.

New Orleans Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and arrested LaBeouf, charging him with two counts of simple battery.

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What’s next

LaBeouf is expected to appear in court in the coming days to face the charges.

The takeaway

This latest incident involving Shia LaBeouf highlights the actor's ongoing personal struggles and the need for him to address any underlying issues that may be contributing to his erratic behavior and legal troubles.