Wes Scantlin, the lead singer of Puddle of Mudd, was involved in a stand-off with police in Burbank, Calif., this week after resisting their arrest. The 52-year-old singer was pulled over for a traffic violation in his Hummer H2 when police discovered an outstanding warrant for another crime. It was reported that police had been searching for Scantlin over allegations that he had a weapon at an airport, prompting the arrest.
When asked to exit his vehicle, Scantlin allegedly refused, leading officers to call in a “crisis negotiator.” Despite their attempts to peacefully resolve the situation, Scantlin continued to resist, resulting in officers using pepper spray on him. By 4 a.m. local time, SWAT members had to break the car window and shoot non-lethal pepper balls to get Scantlin to surrender. He was then taken to a hospital to flush out his eyes and is reported to be doing fine now.
Following the incident, Scantlin was arrested for the outstanding warrant and the new resisting arrest charge. His court date is scheduled for August 20th. The singer has a history of legal issues, including an arrest in 2012 after an altercation with a flight attendant. In 2015, he faced his second DUI charge in a month along with possession of marijuana. Reports from Metal Injection recount various onstage meltdowns, including threatening to call the mafia on a sound tech.
Scantlin has had several previous encounters with the law, including being booked for his second DUI in August 2015. He has also faced charges of possession of marijuana. The singer’s erratic behavior has been a cause for concern, with instances of onstage meltdowns that have raised red flags. Despite these legal troubles, Scantlin’s music career has seen success with hits like “Blurry,” “Psycho,” and “Drift & Die.”
The “Blurry” singer’s resistance led to a stand-off with police, requiring the intervention of a crisis negotiator and eventually SWAT members. The use of pepper spray and non-lethal pepper balls were necessary to get Scantlin to surrender and cooperate with the authorities. Following the incident, he was taken to a hospital to treat his eyes after being pepper-sprayed. Scantlin is now reported to be in good health following the confrontation with law enforcement.
Scantlin’s latest run-in with the law resulted in his arrest for the outstanding warrant and new resisting arrest charge. Despite his previous legal issues, the singer has continued to perform with Puddle of Mudd, maintaining a music career alongside his personal struggles. With his court date set for August 20th, Scantlin will have to face the consequences of his actions once again. The singer’s behavior and legal troubles have been well-documented, raising concerns about his well-being and the safety of those around him.
