Troubled singer Bobby Brown has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI).

Whitney Houston's ex-husband was pulled over by police in Reseda, California on Monday after he was allegedly caught driving while chatting on his cell phone.

He was taken into custody and is being held in Van Nuys jail, reports TMZ.com.

Cops have yet to reveal what substance Brown was believed to be under the influence of when he was arrested.

Brown, who has a history of drug abuse, was previously convicted for a DUI in 1996, for which he served eight days in jail.

The New Edition star has had a troubled few weeks following the death of Houston in February.