Wes Scantlin arrested by SWAT

Wes Scantlin, frontman of Puddle of Mudd, was arrested on July 31 after a traffic stop escalated into a standoff with police in Burbank, California. Initially pulled over for a traffic violation, officers discovered an active warrant against him for allegedly possessing a weapon at an airport. When Scantlin refused to exit his vehicle, a crisis negotiator was called in, but he continued to resist, prompting the SWAT team to break the car window and use non-lethal pepper balls to remove him. After being treated at a local hospital for exposure to pepper spray, Scantlin was booked for resisting arrest and his outstanding warrant, with a court date set for August 20. This incident adds to his history of legal troubles, including arrests related to trespassing and previous weapons charges. Scantlin has struggled with personal issues, including mental health and substance abuse, over the years.