Somebody on the swanky Hamptons resort the place Justin Timberlake was downing cocktails earlier than his DWI arrest referred to as cops as a result of they had been involved he would get behind the wheel, a neighborhood eatery proprietor says.
“[They] stated Justin was having numerous drinks, and so they advised the cop to look at him if he’s going to drive,” stated the well-connected Southampton restaurateur, who didn’t need to be recognized, to The Publish on Sunday.
The native businessman didn’t specify whether or not the caller was an worker or patron of Sag Harbor’s American Resort, together with whether or not they had been from Timberlake’s personal celebration, so as to protect their anonymity.
Celebrity singer Justin Timberlake, 43, was busted for DWI final week after leaving a Sag Harbor resort. Sag Harbor Police Division by way of Getty Photos
The 43-year-old famous person singer ended up hopping in his grey 2025 BMW after the partying at Sag Harbor’s American Resort — and was promptly stopped by a younger cop who gave him a warning, considering that will be sufficient to maintain him off the street, a neighborhood law-enforcement supply beforehand advised The Publish.
However a couple of minutes later, the identical cop noticed Timberlake nonetheless within the BMW’s driver’s seat, solely this time the singer had allegedly blown via a cease signal and was weaving out of his lane. He reeked of alcohol and had blood-shot eyes, miserably failed a number of roadside booze assessments and was busted, cops stated.
Neither the American, Sag Harbor cops nor Timberlake’s publicist instantly responded to Publish questions Sunday.
His legal professional, Eddie Burke, stated he had no remark right now.
The restaurateur supply stated he believes that the “Cry Me a River” crooner was “mistreated” within the embarrassing incident, which made worldwide information.
“[He was] undoubtedly handled unfairly,” the supply stated.
The American Resort has been described as an aesthetic “Outdated World” institution. John Roca
“Everybody drives via that cease signal when nobody is there,” the supply claimed, noting that Timberlake, a 10-time Grammy winner and married dad of two younger boys, was a “Hamptons common” who has frequented his institutions “many instances” over time.
“He was all the time a gentleman,” the restaurateur stated of the star. “Folks all the time acknowledge him, and so they ask him for an image, and he all the time says sure. He has the hat pulled down and the sun shades, so it’s exhausting to acknowledge him, however some folks do.
“He’s not like Leonardo [DiCaprio]. Leo doesn’t prefer to be acknowledged, and he’ll even curse. He doesn’t take photos, particularly if he’s with a bunch of fashions,” the supply stated.
The restaurant proprietor stated he additionally doesn’t purchase the extensively reported element that the younger officer who pulled Timberlake over, a Sag Harbor rookie cop named Michael Arkinson, didn’t acknowledge him.
Timberlake leaves his arraignment on DWI costs. Doug Kuntz
“If you happen to dwell in America, who Justin Timberlake is,” the supply stated.
“The cop did his job, however he undoubtedly knew who Justin was.”
However one other native businessman, Mark Zucchero, 54, who owns Flying Level Surf and Sport, stated he believes Arkinson.
“[The cop is] undoubtedly not a foul man. He’s diligent, he does an excellent job. He simply didn’t know who Justin Timberlake was! That’s all, fairly easy.”
Kirk Severance, 31, who manages the Emporium True Worth {Hardware} immediately throughout the road from the American Resort, added, “The cops round listed here are fairly lenient and understanding.
Timberlake was allegedly ingesting with friends on the resort earlier than his bust. Gregory P. Mango
“All good guys. A few of them are available right here. They’re actually laid again within the winter, however they will get a bit of stricter in the summertime with the crowds,” the native stated.
Two automobiles had been within the driveway at Arkinson’s Hamptons dwelling Sunday, and folks may very well be seen inside, however no person got here to the door when The Publish sought remark. Later, cops exterior warned Publish staffers to remain away.
Timberlake claimed to arresting officers after he was pulled over that he solely had one drink, a martini. He nonetheless refused to take a Breathalyzer take a look at three separate instances, based on courtroom paperwork.
The “Mickey Mouse Membership” alum made his first public assertion after his arrest on stage at Chicago’s United Heart on Friday night time.
Officer Michael Arkinson reportedly didn’t acknowledge Timberlake. Instagram / @mike_arkinson
“It’s been a tricky week,” the “SexyBack” singer advised the gang.
“I do know I’m exhausting to like typically, however you retain loving me proper again,” the previous NSYNC member continued from the stage, because the viewers showered him with cheers.
Timberlake continues his “Neglect Tomorrow” world tour June 25 with a two-night stand at Madison Sq. Backyard.