Actor Shia LaBeouf Arrested After Mardi Gras Brawl in New Orleans

LaBeouf allegedly struck two people during an incident on Royal Street early Tuesday morning.

Feb. 18, 2026 at 7:23pm

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Actor Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans after allegedly hitting two people outside of a Royal Street business during Mardi Gras celebrations. According to police, the 39-year-old was first kicked out of the business for causing a disturbance, then returned and struck the victims with closed fists. LaBeouf was taken to a hospital for treatment before being charged with two counts of simple battery.

Why it matters

LaBeouf has had a history of public incidents and arrests, raising concerns about his behavior and mental health. The Mardi Gras incident adds to the actor's legal troubles and further damages his public reputation.

The details

Police say LaBeouf was initially removed from the Royal Street business for causing a disturbance. Once outside, he allegedly struck one victim several times with closed fists. LaBeouf then left but returned and assaulted the same victim again, as well as a second person, punching them in the nose. Multiple people tried to hold LaBeouf down until police arrived.

  • The incident occurred early Tuesday morning during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans.

The players

Shia LaBeouf

A 39-year-old American actor who has had a history of public incidents and arrests.

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What they’re saying

“Once removed from the building, the victim reported being struck by LaBeouf who used his closed fists on the victim several times.”

— New Orleans Police Department (nbcnews.com)

“LaBeouf then reportedly assaulted another person — punching him in the nose.”

— New Orleans Police Department (nbcnews.com)

What’s next

LaBeouf was taken to a hospital for treatment before being charged with two counts of simple battery. It is unclear if he will face any additional charges or consequences.

The takeaway

This latest incident involving Shia LaBeouf highlights the actor's ongoing struggles with behavior and mental health issues, which have led to numerous public incidents and arrests over the years. The Mardi Gras brawl in New Orleans adds to LaBeouf's legal troubles and further damages his public reputation.