Actor Shia LaBeouf Arrested After Alleged Mardi Gras Brawl in New Orleans

LaBeouf faces battery charges following reported incident outside a French Quarter bar

Feb. 19, 2026 at 5:23am

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Actor Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans on Monday night after allegedly getting into a brawl during a Mardi Gras event in the city's French Quarter. Paramedics treated LaBeouf at the scene before he was taken into custody and charged with two counts of simple battery.

Why it matters

LaBeouf has a history of public incidents and struggles with mental health, and this latest arrest during a major New Orleans festival raises concerns about his behavior and the impact it may have on the community.

The details

According to reports, LaBeouf was escorted out of a bar for unknown reasons before getting into a fight on the street. Paramedics treated him at the scene before he was arrested and charged with two counts of simple battery. One bartender who served LaBeouf last week said "He is terrorizing the city!"

  • The incident occurred just after midnight on Monday, February 17, 2026 during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans.

The players

Shia LaBeouf

An American actor known for his roles in films like Fury and Padre Pio, as well as his history of public incidents and struggles with mental health.

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What they’re saying

“He is terrorizing the city!”

— Unnamed bartender (TMZ)

What’s next

LaBeouf is expected to appear in court to face the battery charges stemming from the Mardi Gras incident.

The takeaway

This latest arrest highlights the ongoing challenges LaBeouf faces with his mental health and behavior, and raises concerns about the impact his actions can have on the communities he visits, especially during major events like Mardi Gras.