Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin faces brutal actions after allegedly resisting arrest

BURBANK, CALIFORNIA: Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin was taken into custody after a routine traffic stop escalated into a dramatic standoff. According to police reports, Burbank officers resorted to using pepper spray as the singer resisted arrest.

Law enforcement confirmed to Page Six that Wes Scantlin, known for the hit song 'Blurry,' was pulled over in his black Hummer H2 for a traffic violation on July 31 and was asked to provide his ID.

Authorities seek Wes Scantlin for airport weapon allegations

While investigating Wes Scantlin, officers discovered he had an outstanding warrant for a different crime, as per TMZ.

Sources indicate that authorities had been on the lookout for Wes Scantlin due to allegations that he was carrying a weapon at an airport.

When officers requested Scantlin to step out of the car, he flatly refused. Despite multiple attempts, he remained uncooperative, prompting the involvement of a crisis negotiator.

However, even this intervention failed to persuade the 'Psycho' singer.

TMZ sources revealed that officers then deployed pepper spray, but it proved ineffective.

As a result, SWAT was called in around 4:00 am. They broke the car window and shot non-lethal pepper balls, finally compelling him to surrender and exit the vehicle.

Scantlin was taken to the hospital to have his eyes flushed from the pepper ball effects but was otherwise unharmed.

Following this, he was booked for the outstanding warrant and charged with resisting arrest. He was cited and released, with a court date scheduled for August 20.

A potted history of Puddle of Mudd

Puddle of Mudd is an American rock band formed in 1991 in Kansas City, Missouri.

The band gained significant popularity with their major-label debut album Come Clean, released in 2001, which sold over five million copies and featured hit singles like 'Blurry' and 'Control.'

Over the years, they have released several albums, with their latest, 'Ubiquitous,' coming out in September 2023. They have sold over seven million albums in total.

The band's frontman, Wes Scantlin, has been the only consistent member throughout its history.

He initially formed the band with other musicians but became the sole original member after various lineup changes.

Scantlin's career took off after Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit discovered his demo tape, which led to a reformation of the band in California.

Known for his distinctive voice and songwriting abilities, Scantlin has faced personal challenges, including struggles with addiction and legal issues. Despite this, he remains a prominent figure in the rock music scene.