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

LaBeouf charged with two counts of simple battery after incident in French Quarter

Feb. 20, 2026 at 12:23am

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Actor Shia LaBeouf was arrested early Tuesday morning in New Orleans during Mardi Gras celebrations after allegedly hitting two men. Police said LaBeouf became aggressive inside a business in the French Quarter, and an employee tried to remove him. Once outside, LaBeouf allegedly hit a man multiple times with closed fists. He later returned and allegedly hit another man in the nose before being held down until police arrived.

Why it matters

LaBeouf has had several run-ins with the law over the years, including arrests for public drunkenness, disorderly conduct, and battery. This latest incident during a high-profile event like Mardi Gras raises further questions about the actor's behavior and potential issues with anger management or substance abuse.

The details

According to police, officers were called around 12:45 a.m. after LaBeouf allegedly "caused a disturbance and became increasingly aggressive" inside a business in the French Quarter. An employee tried to remove LaBeouf, and once outside, he allegedly hit a man "multiple times with closed fists." LaBeouf then left the area but later returned and continued acting aggressively, with "multiple individuals" attempting to restrain him before he allegedly punched another man in the nose.

  • The incident occurred around 12:45 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans.

The players

Shia LaBeouf

A 39-year-old American actor who first gained acclaim as a child star on the Disney Channel and is known for roles in films like "Transformers" and "Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull."

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What’s next

LaBeouf was taken to a hospital for treatment of unknown injuries and after being released, he was arrested and taken into custody by police. Court and jail records did not list an attorney who could speak on his behalf.

The takeaway

This latest incident involving Shia LaBeouf adds to the actor's history of legal troubles and raises concerns about his behavior, potentially stemming from issues like anger management or substance abuse. As a high-profile celebrity, LaBeouf's actions during a major event like Mardi Gras will likely face heightened scrutiny.