American actor and filmmaker Shia LaBeouf was released Tuesday, hours after he was arrested for allegedly assaulting two men.
The 39-year-old Even Stevens star was detained by the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) early Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at around 12:45 a.m. after two men reported they were assaulted by the actor.
NOPD responded to a scene in the 1400 block of Royal Street and identified the 2003 Daytime Emmy Award winner as the man causing “a disturbance and becoming increasingly aggressive inside a Royal Street business.”
Police said LaBeouf was told to leave by a staff member; however, he became increasingly aggressive and struck the employee multiple times.
After the alleged unprovoked attack, he left the scene. He then came back and started hitting the same person again as people tried to hold him back.
LaBeouf then hit another man on the nose, who was later transported to the hospital. The extent of victims’ injuries remains unknown.
LaBeouf is facing two charges of simple battery.
The Orleans Parish Records show LaBeouf appeared virtually in court at noon Tuesday and was released on condition that he will attend all future court hearings.
His next court hearing is scheduled for March 19, 2026.
