Wes Scantlin, the frontman for rock band Puddle of Mudd, was arrested earlier this week in California following a tense standoff with police during a traffic stop, according to TMZ.
The incident began when Burbank police pulled over Scantlin, 52, for a traffic violation. During the stop, it was revealed that Scantlin had an outstanding warrant related to an alleged incident involving a weapon at an airport.
Despite police orders to exit his vehicle—a Hummer—Scantlin refused to comply. Efforts by a crisis negotiator to persuade him to leave the vehicle were unsuccessful. As a result, Scantlin was pepper-sprayed and shot with non-lethal PepperBall® by members of the SWAT team.
He was subsequently taken to a nearby hospital to have his eyes treated and was reported to be in stable condition.
Scantlin was later booked on the outstanding warrant and charged with resisting arrest.
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