It seems like being a former Disney Channel child star is a pipeline to jail. Former Disney Channel child star Shia LaBeouf, who later became a box-office draw in movies such as Transformers, has been arrested. LaBeaouf was arrested in New Orleans after reportedly getting into a fight. Here’s a video of the actor following the altercation: EXCLUSIVE: Shia LaBeouf got into a fight overnight during Mardi Gras in NOLA. Paramedics were brought to the scene to treat him and the actor was later arrested. Details: https://t.co/1JNWoconvN pic.twitter.com/P596Xtfmr5 — TMZ (@TMZ) February 17, 2026 The Washington Examiner provided more details on what led to the actor being arrested: Actor Shia LaBeouf was arrested early Tuesday following an alleged physical altercation during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, according to court records and multiple reports. The 39-year-old “Transformers” star is facing two charges of simple battery after an incident that occurred shortly after midnight outside a bar in the city’s French Quarter. Video obtained by TMZ shows Mr. LaBeouf shirtless on the street with his back tattoo visible, involved in a confrontation with several people. An eyewitness told the outlet that Mr. LaBeouf had been escorted from the bar by staff before the alleged fight broke out. After walking away, he reportedly returned to the front of the establishment, where paramedics treated him at the scene. Footage shows emergency medical workers providing aid before Mr. LaBeouf was placed inside an ambulance. He did not appear to have sustained serious injuries. The arrest follows a weekend of high-profile Mardi Gras revelry for the actor, who has Louisiana Cajun heritage on his father’s side. Mr. LaBeouf was spotted at the Bacchus parade over the weekend, posing for photos with fans and catching parade throws while wearing beads. However, reports from earlier in the week painted a concerning picture of Mr. LaBeouf’s behavior during the festivities. The Hollywood Reporter detailed what staff at multiple bars described as an extended bar crawl through New Orleans’ Uptown neighborhood that began Thursday. One bartender at Ms. Mae’s, where Mr. LaBeouf showed up shirtless and without cash Sunday night, described him as “inebriated” and “somewhat belligerent.” Another bartender who waited on him days earlier reportedly said, “He is terrorizing the city!” Here are photos of the actor at the event: ‘Inebriated’ Shia LaBeouf arrested after ‘terrorizing’ New Orleans in Mardi Gras bar crawl years after revealing sobriety https://t.co/Amu9W9hqPk pic.twitter.com/xASib9mglp — Page Six (@PageSix) February 17, 2026 Another video: Shia LaBeouf started a fight after being cut off at a bar in New Orleans pic.twitter.com/R4eJdrEmtF — Old Row (@OldRowOfficial) February 17, 2026 The arrest of LaBeouf comes as a surprise to many, considering the actor in 2024 appeared to turn his life around after converting to Catholicism. Euro News covered LaBeouf’s conversion more closely: Shia LaBeouf’s conversion stems from his recent role as Saint Padre Pio in the 2022 film, where he trained at the Old Mission Santa Inés Parish in California. If you’ve been trying to keep up with Shia LaBeouf’s career, you know he has a knack for leaving fans scratching their heads. LaBeouf, the Hollywood actor known for roles in Holes, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and three Transformer movies, as well as his off-screen troubles and controversies, has converted to Catholicism after being confirmed on New Year’s Eve at a Mass presided over by Capuchin Franciscan friars. Adding to the intrigue, LaBeouf, who had a barmitzvah when he was 13, is contemplating a role as a deacon (a subordinate officer) within the Church, “sometime in the future”. The California branch of the Capuchin Franciscans, a Catholic religious order, took to Facebook to announce the news, accompanied by images of the 37-year-old actor beaming alongside members of the organization. “We are thrilled to share that our dear friend Shia LaBeouf has fully entered the church this past weekend through the sacrament of confirmation! The Capuchin Franciscan friars are overjoyed to welcome him into the fold and witness his deep commitment to his faith journey,” the order’s Western America Province said.