Shia LaBeouf Arrives Early for Chaotic Court Date

was photographed out in  on Thursday morning, marking one of his first public outings since a that ended with the actor briefly behind bars.

The 39-year-old appeared low-key as he arrived to the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court in New Orleans, Louisiana bright and early, dressed casually in a light-colored fleece jacket, blue jeans and distinctive cowboy boots. 

At one point, LaBeouf was seen checking his watch and pacing nearby before crossing the street, keeping his head down as he moved through the area.

An eyewitness told the Daily Mail that Shia 'got there too early and left as it was closed.'

His recent outings follow a chaotic stretch that culminated in LaBeouf's arrest in the early morning hours of Tuesday, February 17, after a physical altercation in the city's French Quarter.

According to the New Orleans Police Department, officers were called to Royal Street around 12:45 a.m. following reports of a disturbance involving two adult male victims.

Eyewitnesses allege LaBeouf became increasingly aggressive at a business and was escorted out by staff, at which point he allegedly struck one man multiple times with closed fists.

Authorities say the situation escalated when LaBeouf returned to the scene and allegedly assaulted the same victim again before punching a second man in the nose. 

Witnesses reportedly attempted to restrain him until police arrived.

LaBeouf was taken to a hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries before being booked into Orleans Parish Prison. He was charged with two counts of simple battery.

In a statement provided to Daily Mail, police said: 'At approximately 12:45am on February 17, 2026, NOPD officers were called to the 1400 block of Royal Street in response to a simple battery where two victims (two adult males), reported being assaulted.

Investigators say a man identified as LaBeouf was reportedly causing a disturbance and becoming increasingly aggressive at a Royal Street business.

A staff member attempted to eject Mr. LaBeouf from the establishment. 

Once removed from the building, the victim reported being struck by LaBeouf who used his closed fists on the victim several times.

The victims reported that LaBeouf left, but then came back, acting even more aggressive.'

Police added: 'Multiple people attempted to hold him down – he was eventually let up in hopes that he would leave – but he reportedly again struck the same victim with closed fists to the victim's upper body. LaBeouf then reportedly assaulted another person – punching him in the nose.

LaBeouf was again held down until police arrived. 

He was taken to a hospital for treatment of unknown injuries. 

Upon release, he was arrested and charged with two counts of simple battery.'

LaBeouf was involved in a confrontation outside a bar in the city's French Quarter. 

In video obtained by TMZ, the actor can be seen receiving medical treatment from paramedics following the alleged clash, though it remains unclear what led to the confrontation.

The Transformers star, who has a history of legal troubles and struggles with addiction, arrived in New Orleans earlier this month for the city's Mardi Gras festivities.