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Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin Arrested Following Police Standoff

The rock singer faced pepper spray and SWAT intervention after resisting arrest during a traffic stop.

  • Scantlin was pulled over for a traffic violation in Burbank, California.
  • Police discovered an outstanding warrant for allegedly having a weapon at an airport.
  • Despite multiple requests, Scantlin refused to exit his vehicle, prompting a crisis negotiator and SWAT.
  • Officers used pepper spray and non-lethal pepper balls to force Scantlin out of the car.
  • He was arrested for the outstanding warrant and resisting arrest, with a court date set for August 20.
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