Shia LaBeouf: Arrest in New Orleans, Sobriety Struggles & Mia Goth Split

Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans on February 17, 2026, on two counts of simple battery, according to the New Orleans Police Department. The arrest occurred in the French Quarter shortly before 1:00 am following reports of a disturbance outside a business on Royal Street.

Police allege that LaBeouf became “increasingly aggressive” after being asked to exit the premises, striking one man multiple times with closed fists and later punching a second individual. Bystanders reportedly intervened before officers arrived. LaBeouf was subsequently treated at a hospital for unspecified injuries and released on his own recognizance pending further legal proceedings, according to TMZ.

The arrest coincides with reports that LaBeouf and his wife, actor Mia Goth, have been separated since early 2025. Page Six reported the quiet split, though neither actor has publicly confirmed the information. The pair, who have a three-year-aged daughter named Isabel, have been together on and off since 2012, marrying in Las Vegas in 2016.

Following his release from jail, LaBeouf was seen walking two miles to the Mardi Gras parade route, purchasing new clothes at a VooDoo Mart and rejoining the crowds, reportedly drinking beer, according to the Daily Mail. Employees at several bars in New Orleans told The Hollywood Reporter that LaBeouf had been on a bar crawl in the city’s Uptown neighborhood since Thursday, and described his behavior as “terrorizing” and “inebriated.” Footage circulating online appears to show LaBeouf being punched in the street.

LaBeouf has previously discussed his struggles with sobriety and has blamed past abusive behavior on alcoholism. He had professed to be sober, but his recent actions in New Orleans raise questions about his current status. According to reports, LaBeouf recently relocated to Louisiana to be closer to family members, whereas Goth remains in Los Angeles.

LaBeouf rose to prominence as a child actor on Disney Channel’s Even Stevens before transitioning to film roles in Holes and the Transformers franchise. He has since focused on independent projects, stage operate, and performance art, while also navigating legal issues and public struggles with sobriety. As of February 18, 2026, no further statement has been issued by LaBeouf beyond a social media post following his arrest.