Britney Spears Responds To Crewmembers’ Arrest

PITTSBURGH, Penn. --

Britney Spears’ camp has spoken out following the arrests of two crewmembers affiliated with her “Circus” tour on Wednesday night.

“Last night two employees of a company contracted to provide equipment for The Circus Starring Britney Spears tour were arrested in Pittsburgh, PA,” read a statement on Britney’s Web site. “However, neither of the men involved are employees of the tour or Ms. Spears. The two individuals have since been dismissed by their employer. The Circus Starring Britney Spears tour does not support or tolerate this type of behavior.”

According to RadarOnline, the arrests occurred after the two men, Rockey Lee Dickey and Alex Montes, allegedly assaulted police after the officers attempted to break up a separate scuffle. They were reportedly charged with aggravated assault, disorderly conduct, simple assault public drunkenness and possible additional charges, and are being held on a $100,000 bail.