Shia LaBeouf just can’t stay out of trouble. Given his recent arrest in New Orleans, we must remember his troubles in Austin, Texas.
First, let’s recap his recent arrest. The 39-year-old actor was arrested on February 17, 2026 during Carnival celebrations. The altercation occurred outside a store on Royal Street in the French Quarter. According to police, he became aggressive, was asked to leave and allegedly punched two men – one several times and another in the nose. It was charged with two charges of simple battery.
According to reportsHe is said to have uttered homophobic insults before his arrest.
Hours after his release, he was seen celebrating on Bourbon Street and even clutching his release papers. As for a statement, he only tweeted two words: Free me.
Trouble in Austin
In 2015, LaBeouf was the first arrested for public drunkenness on Sixth Street in Austin during ACL. A witness says he was either extremely drunk or under the influence of drugs when he ran down the street in front of police. They warned him not to do it, but he continued and behaved bizarrely.
A little over a year later, locals say, the Emmy winner caused another scene on Nov. 17, 2016, during a Warpaint show at Emo’s. He was in town to perform his post-apocalyptic drama Man down.
Accordingly a Reddit threadLaBeouf sexually harassed at least two girls – pushing himself between one girl’s legs and then circling another while making lewd comments and gestures. After the band and some spectators intervened, he was thrown out of the club, but showed no further aggression.
It’s clear that LaBeouf has struggled with substance abuse and aggression for years. He was also arrested for disorderly conduct and public intoxication in New York City and Savannah, Georgia. He was reported to have sought treatment on multiple occasions. Hopefully this latest controversy is a wake-up call for the award-winning actor.
Featured photo of LaBeouf’s 2015 mug shot courtesy of the Austin Police Department.
