The Long Island cop that arrested Justin Timberlake is named “Officer of the Year”

Justin Timberlake Booking Photo SAH HARBOR, NY - JUNE 18: (EDITOR’S NOTE: This Handout image was provided by a third-party organization and may not adhere to Getty Images’ editorial policy.) In this handout image provided by the Sag Harbor Police Department, Musician Justin Timberlake is seen in a booking photo on June 18, 2024 in Sag Harbor, New York. Timberlake was charged with driving while intoxicated. (Photo by Sag Harbor Police Department via Getty Images) (Handout/Sag Harbor Police Department via)

By Tory

March 06, 2025 at 1:24 pm EST

Remember last summer when Justin Timberlake was arrested on Long Island? Yeah...it was a time.

Even though Justin pleaded it would “ruin the world tour”...it certainly didn’t. In fact, it helped the Sag Harbor cop rise in ranks. According to TMZ, Michael Arkinson, the rookie cop who was responsible in arresting JT, has been awarded “Officer of the year.”

JT was arrested last summer after driving under the influence in the Hamptons. According to Associated Press, his sentence included a $500 fine with a $260 surcharge. Additionally, he had to fulfill 25 hours of community services to a nonprofit of his choosing.

What are your thoughts on the rookie cop getting this award? How do you feel about JT’s sentence? Let us know in the comments!