Jersey Shore’s Snooki was arrested by the Seaside Heights police department this afternoon - and already the third season of MTV’s reality show is far more exciting than the tenth season of American Idol.

Snooki, real name is Nicole Polizzi, was booked by New Jersey officials for disorderly conduct. Although details are unclear, sources say she was partying on the beach earlier in the day. The reality show cast just began taping Season 3 of the MTV program this week.

According to TMZ, she was released from custody just a few hours later. Check back for the mugshot and more details as they become available.

(Season 2 of Jersey Shore can be seen Thursday nights @ 10:00.)