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	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
	Scantlin attended [[Park Hill High School]] in Kansas City.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/article300003.html\|title=Puddle of Mudd gets homecoming welcome from big Midland crowd\|first=Noah\|last=Homola\|date=May 16, 2014\|website=The Kansas City Star\|accessdate=May 22, 2023}}</ref> He has a son born in 1997, from a previous relationship.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.puddleofmuddfanpage.com/scantlin.htm \|title=Puddle of Mudd : Wes Scantlin : Lead Singer : Guitar \|publisher=Puddleofmuddfanpage.com \|access-date=January 4, 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120202213718/http://www.puddleofmuddfanpage.com/scantlin.htm \|archive-date=February 2, 2012 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> He married Jessica Nicole Smith in January 2008.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://loudwire.com/puddle-of-mudd-wes-scantlin-signs-divorce-papers-with-two-smiley-faces/\|title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin Signs Divorce Papers With Two Smiley Faces\|access-date=September 22, 2012\|date=February 9, 2012\|author=Graham Hartmann\|website=[[Loudwire]] }}</ref> They divorced in May 2012.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://loudwire.com/puddle-of-mudd-frontman-wife-attempts-to-throw-out-prenup-during-divorce-proceedings/ \|title=Puddle of Mudd Frontman's Wife Attempts to Throw Out Prenup During Divorce Proceedings \|website=Loudwire.com \|date=February 9, 2012 \|access-date=April 3, 2016}}</ref> ~~Scantlin is in a relation with Sonia Daigle.~~		Scantlin attended [[Park Hill High School]] in Kansas City.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/article300003.html\|title=Puddle of Mudd gets homecoming welcome from big Midland crowd\|first=Noah\|last=Homola\|date=May 16, 2014\|website=The Kansas City Star\|accessdate=May 22, 2023}}</ref> He has a son born in 1997, from a previous relationship.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.puddleofmuddfanpage.com/scantlin.htm \|title=Puddle of Mudd : Wes Scantlin : Lead Singer : Guitar \|publisher=Puddleofmuddfanpage.com \|access-date=January 4, 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120202213718/http://www.puddleofmuddfanpage.com/scantlin.htm \|archive-date=February 2, 2012 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> He married Jessica Nicole Smith in January 2008.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://loudwire.com/puddle-of-mudd-wes-scantlin-signs-divorce-papers-with-two-smiley-faces/\|title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin Signs Divorce Papers With Two Smiley Faces\|access-date=September 22, 2012\|date=February 9, 2012\|author=Graham Hartmann\|website=[[Loudwire]] }}</ref> They divorced in May 2012.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://loudwire.com/puddle-of-mudd-frontman-wife-attempts-to-throw-out-prenup-during-divorce-proceedings/ \|title=Puddle of Mudd Frontman's Wife Attempts to Throw Out Prenup During Divorce Proceedings \|website=Loudwire.com \|date=February 9, 2012 \|access-date=April 3, 2016}}</ref>

	During an October 2017 show in [[Doncaster\|Doncaster, South Yorkshire]], Scantlin apologized to the audience for his on-and-offstage behaviour in previous years and admitted to struggling with addiction. He then announced his sobriety and began playing the song "Uh Oh", which he had previously written to address his problems.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDog51dBcCg\|url-status=dead\|title=Puddle of Mudd doncaster 2017 Wes bizarrely apologises for walking off stage last year\|publisher=YouTube\|access-date=May 30, 2020\|archive-date=March 6, 2022\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306234137/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDog51dBcCg&gl=US&hl=en}}</ref><ref name="sober">{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzTui6-R4UU \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/hzTui6-R4UU\| archive-date=2021-12-11 \|url-status=live\|title=Puddle of Mudd Wes Scantlin Interview - Sober & Recovered \|publisher=YouTube \|access-date=May 30, 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref>		During an October 2017 show in [[Doncaster\|Doncaster, South Yorkshire]], Scantlin apologized to the audience for his on-and-offstage behaviour in previous years and admitted to struggling with addiction. He then announced his sobriety and began playing the song "Uh Oh", which he had previously written to address his problems.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDog51dBcCg\|url-status=dead\|title=Puddle of Mudd doncaster 2017 Wes bizarrely apologises for walking off stage last year\|publisher=YouTube\|access-date=May 30, 2020\|archive-date=March 6, 2022\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306234137/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDog51dBcCg&gl=US&hl=en}}</ref><ref name="sober">{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzTui6-R4UU \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/hzTui6-R4UU\| archive-date=2021-12-11 \|url-status=live\|title=Puddle of Mudd Wes Scantlin Interview - Sober & Recovered \|publisher=YouTube \|access-date=May 30, 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

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	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
	Scantlin attended [[Park Hill High School]] in Kansas City.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/article300003.html\|title=Puddle of Mudd gets homecoming welcome from big Midland crowd\|first=Noah\|last=Homola\|date=May 16, 2014\|website=The Kansas City Star\|accessdate=May 22, 2023}}</ref> He has a son born in 1997, from a previous relationship.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.puddleofmuddfanpage.com/scantlin.htm \|title=Puddle of Mudd : Wes Scantlin : Lead Singer : Guitar \|publisher=Puddleofmuddfanpage.com \|access-date=January 4, 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120202213718/http://www.puddleofmuddfanpage.com/scantlin.htm \|archive-date=February 2, 2012 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> He married Jessica Nicole Smith in January 2008.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://loudwire.com/puddle-of-mudd-wes-scantlin-signs-divorce-papers-with-two-smiley-faces/\|title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin Signs Divorce Papers With Two Smiley Faces\|access-date=September 22, 2012\|date=February 9, 2012\|author=Graham Hartmann\|website=[[Loudwire]] }}</ref> They divorced in May 2012.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://loudwire.com/puddle-of-mudd-frontman-wife-attempts-to-throw-out-prenup-during-divorce-proceedings/ \|title=Puddle of Mudd Frontman's Wife Attempts to Throw Out Prenup During Divorce Proceedings \|website=Loudwire.com \|date=February 9, 2012 \|access-date=April 3, 2016}}</ref>		Scantlin attended [[Park Hill High School]] in Kansas City.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/article300003.html\|title=Puddle of Mudd gets homecoming welcome from big Midland crowd\|first=Noah\|last=Homola\|date=May 16, 2014\|website=The Kansas City Star\|accessdate=May 22, 2023}}</ref> He has a son born in 1997, from a previous relationship.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.puddleofmuddfanpage.com/scantlin.htm \|title=Puddle of Mudd : Wes Scantlin : Lead Singer : Guitar \|publisher=Puddleofmuddfanpage.com \|access-date=January 4, 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120202213718/http://www.puddleofmuddfanpage.com/scantlin.htm \|archive-date=February 2, 2012 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> He married Jessica Nicole Smith in January 2008.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://loudwire.com/puddle-of-mudd-wes-scantlin-signs-divorce-papers-with-two-smiley-faces/\|title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin Signs Divorce Papers With Two Smiley Faces\|access-date=September 22, 2012\|date=February 9, 2012\|author=Graham Hartmann\|website=[[Loudwire]] }}</ref> They divorced in May 2012.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://loudwire.com/puddle-of-mudd-frontman-wife-attempts-to-throw-out-prenup-during-divorce-proceedings/ \|title=Puddle of Mudd Frontman's Wife Attempts to Throw Out Prenup During Divorce Proceedings \|website=Loudwire.com \|date=February 9, 2012 \|access-date=April 3, 2016}}</ref> Scantlin is in a relation with Sonia Daigle.

	During an October 2017 show in [[Doncaster\|Doncaster, South Yorkshire]], Scantlin apologized to the audience for his on-and-offstage behaviour in previous years and admitted to struggling with addiction. He then announced his sobriety and began playing the song "Uh Oh", which he had previously written to address his problems.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDog51dBcCg\|url-status=dead\|title=Puddle of Mudd doncaster 2017 Wes bizarrely apologises for walking off stage last year\|publisher=YouTube\|access-date=May 30, 2020\|archive-date=March 6, 2022\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306234137/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDog51dBcCg&gl=US&hl=en}}</ref><ref name="sober">{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzTui6-R4UU \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/hzTui6-R4UU\| archive-date=2021-12-11 \|url-status=live\|title=Puddle of Mudd Wes Scantlin Interview - Sober & Recovered \|publisher=YouTube \|access-date=May 30, 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref>		During an October 2017 show in [[Doncaster\|Doncaster, South Yorkshire]], Scantlin apologized to the audience for his on-and-offstage behaviour in previous years and admitted to struggling with addiction. He then announced his sobriety and began playing the song "Uh Oh", which he had previously written to address his problems.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDog51dBcCg\|url-status=dead\|title=Puddle of Mudd doncaster 2017 Wes bizarrely apologises for walking off stage last year\|publisher=YouTube\|access-date=May 30, 2020\|archive-date=March 6, 2022\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306234137/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDog51dBcCg&gl=US&hl=en}}</ref><ref name="sober">{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzTui6-R4UU \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/hzTui6-R4UU\| archive-date=2021-12-11 \|url-status=live\|title=Puddle of Mudd Wes Scantlin Interview - Sober & Recovered \|publisher=YouTube \|access-date=May 30, 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

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	On February 20, 2023, Scantlin was arrested for misdemeanor trespassing after again showing up to his former [[Hollywood, Los Angeles\|Hollywood]] home that he lost years earlier due to foreclosure. According to the present homeowner, he refused to leave when asked and threatened her maid, prompting the homeowner to call the police. He was initially held on $1,000 bond, but was later released on personal recognizance.<ref>{{Cite web\| url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/puddle-of-mudds-wes-scantlin-arrested-again\| title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin Arrested Again\| website=Blabbermouth.net\| date=24 February 2023\| access-date=19 March 2023}}</ref>		On February 20, 2023, Scantlin was arrested for misdemeanor trespassing after again showing up to his former [[Hollywood, Los Angeles\|Hollywood]] home that he lost years earlier due to foreclosure. According to the present homeowner, he refused to leave when asked and threatened her maid, prompting the homeowner to call the police. He was initially held on $1,000 bond, but was later released on personal recognizance.<ref>{{Cite web\| url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/puddle-of-mudds-wes-scantlin-arrested-again\| title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin Arrested Again\| website=Blabbermouth.net\| date=24 February 2023\| access-date=19 March 2023}}</ref>

	On August 3, 2024, Scantlin was arrested in Burbank, California after being pulled over in his black Hummer H2 for a traffic violation ~~and asked for his ID~~. Officers ~~say~~ they found out Scantlin had an active warrant from a previous case for allegedly having a weapon at an airport ~~officers~~ asked Wesley to get out of the car, he refused and after several attempts, a crisis negotiator came to negotiate, but cops say he still wouldn’t budge, spray ~~was~~ ~~then~~ ~~deployed, when that didn't work~~ ~~officers~~ then ~~broke his window and~~ deployed ~~pepper balls~~. Wes was then booked at the jail for the outstanding warrant and the new charge of resisting arrest~~, he was then cited and released with a court date set for August 20~~. <ref>{{Cite web\| url=https://www.tmz.com/2024/08/03/puddle-mudd-wes-scantlin-arrested-swat-standoff-swat-pepper-balls\| title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin arrested after standoff w/ SWAT\| website=TMZ\| date=3 August 2024\| access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref>		On August 3, 2024, Scantlin was arrested in Burbank, California after being pulled over in his black Hummer H2 for a traffic violation. Officers said they found out Scantlin had an active warrant from a previous case for allegedly having a weapon at an airport. Officers asked Wesley to get out of the car, he refused and after several attempts, a crisis negotiator came to negotiate, but cops say he still wouldn’t budge, spray and pepper balls were then deployed. Wes was then booked at the jail for the outstanding warrant and the new charge of resisting arrest.<ref>{{Cite web\| url=https://www.tmz.com/2024/08/03/puddle-mudd-wes-scantlin-arrested-swat-standoff-swat-pepper-balls\| title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin arrested after standoff w/ SWAT\| website=TMZ\| date=3 August 2024\| access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref>

	==Discography==		==Discography==

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	On December 11, 2011, Scantlin was pursued by the IRS for non-payment of [[back taxes]] in the region of $60,000.<ref name=":0" />		On December 11, 2011, Scantlin was pursued by the IRS for non-payment of [[back taxes]] in the region of $60,000.<ref name=":0" />

	On April 4, 2012, Scantlin was arrested for cocaine possession, driving under the influence, and driving without a license in [[Culver City, California]]. He agreed to attend rehab to erase his potential five-year jail sentence.<ref name=":0" /> On September 4, he was arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct on a cross-country flight from Boston to Los Angeles. The plane had to make an emergency landing in [[Austin, Texas]], where Scantlin was charged with public intoxication.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://articles.nydailynews.com/2012-09-04/news/33587232_1_flight-attendant-flight-crew-la-bound-flight\|date=September 4, 2012\|access-date=September 22, 2012\|title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin arrested for antics during flight\|work=New York Daily News\|author=Ethan Sacks}}</ref>		On April 4, 2012, Scantlin was arrested for cocaine possession, driving under the influence, and driving without a license in [[Culver City, California]]. He agreed to attend rehab to erase his potential five-year jail sentence.<ref name=":0" /> On September 4, he was arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct on a cross-country flight from Boston to Los Angeles. The plane had to make an emergency landing in [[Austin, Texas]], where Scantlin was charged with public intoxication.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://articles.nydailynews.com/2012-09-04/news/33587232_1_flight-attendant-flight-crew-la-bound-flight\|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130130061647/http://articles.nydailynews.com/2012-09-04/news/33587232_1_flight-attendant-flight-crew-la-bound-flight\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=January 30, 2013\|date=September 4, 2012\|access-date=September 22, 2012\|title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin arrested for antics during flight\|work=New York Daily News\|author=Ethan Sacks}}</ref>

	In May 2013, Scantlin was arrested on domestic violence charges after he allegedly dragged ex-wife Jessica Nicole Smith and pulled her by the arm or shirt.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/wes-scantlin-arrested-alleged-dui-fleeing-cops-article-1.2305854 \|title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin arrested for alleged DUI, fleeing from cops \|work=New York Daily News \|date=July 27, 2015 \|access-date=November 19, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1561515/puddle-of-mudds-wes-scantlin-arrested-for-domestic-abuse-report \|title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin Arrested for Domestic Abuse: Report \|publisher=Billboard \|date=May 14, 2013 \|access-date=August 1, 2013}}</ref> In July, he was arrested on charges of felony vandalism after he used a buzzsaw to destroy property on his neighbor's patio.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://loudwire.com/puddle-of-mudd-wes-scantlin-arrested-vandalism-buzz-saw-sledgehammer/ \|title=Puddle of Mudd's Scantlin Arrested for Vandalism With Buzz Saw \|website=Loudwire.com \|date=July 25, 2013 \|access-date=April 3, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2013/07/wes_scantlin_arrest_puddle_of_mudd_utica.html \|title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin explains buzz saw-wielding arrest ahead of Utica concert \|website=Syracuse.com \|date=July 29, 2013 \|access-date=April 3, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://loudwire.com/puddle-of-mudd-wes-scantlin-arrested-vandalism-buzz-saw-sledgehammer/?trackback=tsmclip \|title=Puddle of Mudd's Scantlin Arrested for Vandalism With Buzz Saw \|website=Loudwire.com \|date=July 25, 2013 \|access-date=April 3, 2016}}</ref>		In May 2013, Scantlin was arrested on domestic violence charges after he allegedly dragged ex-wife Jessica Nicole Smith and pulled her by the arm or shirt.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/wes-scantlin-arrested-alleged-dui-fleeing-cops-article-1.2305854 \|title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin arrested for alleged DUI, fleeing from cops \|work=New York Daily News \|date=July 27, 2015 \|access-date=November 19, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1561515/puddle-of-mudds-wes-scantlin-arrested-for-domestic-abuse-report \|title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin Arrested for Domestic Abuse: Report \|publisher=Billboard \|date=May 14, 2013 \|access-date=August 1, 2013}}</ref> In July, he was arrested on charges of felony vandalism after he used a buzzsaw to destroy property on his neighbor's patio.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://loudwire.com/puddle-of-mudd-wes-scantlin-arrested-vandalism-buzz-saw-sledgehammer/ \|title=Puddle of Mudd's Scantlin Arrested for Vandalism With Buzz Saw \|website=Loudwire.com \|date=July 25, 2013 \|access-date=April 3, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2013/07/wes_scantlin_arrest_puddle_of_mudd_utica.html \|title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin explains buzz saw-wielding arrest ahead of Utica concert \|website=Syracuse.com \|date=July 29, 2013 \|access-date=April 3, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://loudwire.com/puddle-of-mudd-wes-scantlin-arrested-vandalism-buzz-saw-sledgehammer/?trackback=tsmclip \|title=Puddle of Mudd's Scantlin Arrested for Vandalism With Buzz Saw \|website=Loudwire.com \|date=July 25, 2013 \|access-date=April 3, 2016}}</ref>

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	'''Wesley Reid Scantlin''' (born June 9, 1972)<ref>{{cite book \| url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_pbECYPYlZcC&dq=wes+scantlin+1972&pg=PA202 \| title=Joel Whitburn Presents Rock Tracks 1981-2008 \| isbn=9780898201741 \| last1=Whitburn \| first1=Joel \| year=2008 \| publisher=Hal Leonard Corporation }}</ref> is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and only constant member of rock band [[Puddle of Mudd]]. He was named one of the "Top 100 Heavy Metal Vocalists" by ''[[Hit Parader]]''.		'''Wesley Reid Scantlin''' (born June 9, 1972)<ref>{{cite book \| url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_pbECYPYlZcC&dq=wes+scantlin+1972&pg=PA202 \| title=Joel Whitburn Presents Rock Tracks 1981-2008 \| isbn=9780898201741 \| last1=Whitburn \| first1=Joel \| year=2008 \| publisher=Hal Leonard Corporation }}</ref> is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and only constant member of rock band [[Puddle of Mudd]]. He was named one of the "Top 100 Heavy Metal Vocalists" by ''[[Hit Parader]]''.

	He also voiced the character of Professor Ratigan in the animated film ''[[The Great Mouse Detective]]''.

	==Career==		==Career==

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	'''Wesley Reid Scantlin''' (born June 9, 1972)<ref>{{cite book \| url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_pbECYPYlZcC&dq=wes+scantlin+1972&pg=PA202 \| title=Joel Whitburn Presents Rock Tracks 1981-2008 \| isbn=9780898201741 \| last1=Whitburn \| first1=Joel \| year=2008 \| publisher=Hal Leonard Corporation }}</ref> is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and only constant member of rock band [[Puddle of Mudd]]. He was named one of the "Top 100 Heavy Metal Vocalists" by ''[[Hit Parader]]''.		'''Wesley Reid Scantlin''' (born June 9, 1972)<ref>{{cite book \| url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_pbECYPYlZcC&dq=wes+scantlin+1972&pg=PA202 \| title=Joel Whitburn Presents Rock Tracks 1981-2008 \| isbn=9780898201741 \| last1=Whitburn \| first1=Joel \| year=2008 \| publisher=Hal Leonard Corporation }}</ref> is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and only constant member of rock band [[Puddle of Mudd]]. He was named one of the "Top 100 Heavy Metal Vocalists" by ''[[Hit Parader]]''.

			He also voiced the character of Professor Ratigan in the animated film ''[[The Great Mouse Detective]]''.

	==Career==		==Career==

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	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
	Scantlin attended [[Park Hill High School]] in Kansas City.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/article300003.html\|title=Puddle of Mudd gets homecoming welcome from big Midland crowd\|first=Noah\|last=Homola\|date=May 16, 2014\|website=The Kansas City Star\|accessdate=May 22, 2023}}</ref> He has a son ~~named~~ ~~Jordan (born~~ 1997) from a previous relationship.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.puddleofmuddfanpage.com/scantlin.htm \|title=Puddle of Mudd : Wes Scantlin : Lead Singer : Guitar \|publisher=Puddleofmuddfanpage.com \|access-date=January 4, 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120202213718/http://www.puddleofmuddfanpage.com/scantlin.htm \|archive-date=February 2, 2012 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> He married Jessica Nicole Smith in January 2008.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://loudwire.com/puddle-of-mudd-wes-scantlin-signs-divorce-papers-with-two-smiley-faces/\|title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin Signs Divorce Papers With Two Smiley Faces\|access-date=September 22, 2012\|date=February 9, 2012\|author=Graham Hartmann\|website=[[Loudwire]] }}</ref> They divorced in May 2012.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://loudwire.com/puddle-of-mudd-frontman-wife-attempts-to-throw-out-prenup-during-divorce-proceedings/ \|title=Puddle of Mudd Frontman's Wife Attempts to Throw Out Prenup During Divorce Proceedings \|website=Loudwire.com \|date=February 9, 2012 \|access-date=April 3, 2016}}</ref>		Scantlin attended [[Park Hill High School]] in Kansas City.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/article300003.html\|title=Puddle of Mudd gets homecoming welcome from big Midland crowd\|first=Noah\|last=Homola\|date=May 16, 2014\|website=The Kansas City Star\|accessdate=May 22, 2023}}</ref> He has a son born in 1997, from a previous relationship.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.puddleofmuddfanpage.com/scantlin.htm \|title=Puddle of Mudd : Wes Scantlin : Lead Singer : Guitar \|publisher=Puddleofmuddfanpage.com \|access-date=January 4, 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120202213718/http://www.puddleofmuddfanpage.com/scantlin.htm \|archive-date=February 2, 2012 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> He married Jessica Nicole Smith in January 2008.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://loudwire.com/puddle-of-mudd-wes-scantlin-signs-divorce-papers-with-two-smiley-faces/\|title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin Signs Divorce Papers With Two Smiley Faces\|access-date=September 22, 2012\|date=February 9, 2012\|author=Graham Hartmann\|website=[[Loudwire]] }}</ref> They divorced in May 2012.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://loudwire.com/puddle-of-mudd-frontman-wife-attempts-to-throw-out-prenup-during-divorce-proceedings/ \|title=Puddle of Mudd Frontman's Wife Attempts to Throw Out Prenup During Divorce Proceedings \|website=Loudwire.com \|date=February 9, 2012 \|access-date=April 3, 2016}}</ref>

	During an October 2017 show in [[Doncaster\|Doncaster, South Yorkshire]], Scantlin apologized to the audience for his on-and-offstage behaviour in previous years and admitted to struggling with addiction. He then announced his sobriety and began playing the song "Uh Oh", which he had previously written to address his problems.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDog51dBcCg\|url-status=dead\|title=Puddle of Mudd doncaster 2017 Wes bizarrely apologises for walking off stage last year\|publisher=YouTube\|access-date=May 30, 2020\|archive-date=March 6, 2022\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306234137/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDog51dBcCg&gl=US&hl=en}}</ref><ref name="sober">{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzTui6-R4UU \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/hzTui6-R4UU\| archive-date=2021-12-11 \|url-status=live\|title=Puddle of Mudd Wes Scantlin Interview - Sober & Recovered \|publisher=YouTube \|access-date=May 30, 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref>		During an October 2017 show in [[Doncaster\|Doncaster, South Yorkshire]], Scantlin apologized to the audience for his on-and-offstage behaviour in previous years and admitted to struggling with addiction. He then announced his sobriety and began playing the song "Uh Oh", which he had previously written to address his problems.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDog51dBcCg\|url-status=dead\|title=Puddle of Mudd doncaster 2017 Wes bizarrely apologises for walking off stage last year\|publisher=YouTube\|access-date=May 30, 2020\|archive-date=March 6, 2022\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306234137/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDog51dBcCg&gl=US&hl=en}}</ref><ref name="sober">{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzTui6-R4UU \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/hzTui6-R4UU\| archive-date=2021-12-11 \|url-status=live\|title=Puddle of Mudd Wes Scantlin Interview - Sober & Recovered \|publisher=YouTube \|access-date=May 30, 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

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	On February 20, 2023, Scantlin was arrested for misdemeanor trespassing after again showing up to his former [[Hollywood, Los Angeles\|Hollywood]] home that he lost years earlier due to foreclosure. According to the present homeowner, he refused to leave when asked and threatened her maid, prompting the homeowner to call the police. He was initially held on $1,000 bond, but was later released on personal recognizance.<ref>{{Cite web\| url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/puddle-of-mudds-wes-scantlin-arrested-again\| title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin Arrested Again\| website=Blabbermouth.net\| date=24 February 2023\| access-date=19 March 2023}}</ref>		On February 20, 2023, Scantlin was arrested for misdemeanor trespassing after again showing up to his former [[Hollywood, Los Angeles\|Hollywood]] home that he lost years earlier due to foreclosure. According to the present homeowner, he refused to leave when asked and threatened her maid, prompting the homeowner to call the police. He was initially held on $1,000 bond, but was later released on personal recognizance.<ref>{{Cite web\| url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/puddle-of-mudds-wes-scantlin-arrested-again\| title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin Arrested Again\| website=Blabbermouth.net\| date=24 February 2023\| access-date=19 March 2023}}</ref>

	On August 3, 2024, Scantlin was arrested in Burbank, California after being pulled over in his black Hummer H2 for a traffic violation and asked for his ID. Officers say they found out Scantlin had an active warrant from a previous case for allegedly having a weapon at an airport officers asked Wesley to get out of the car, he refused and after several attempts, a crisis negotiator came to negotiate, but cops say he still wouldn’t budge,spray was then deployed, when that didn't work officers then broke his window and deployed pepper balls. Wes was then booked at the jail for the outstanding warrant and the new charge of resisting arrest, he was then cited and released with a court date set for August 20. <ref>{{Cite web\| url=https://www.tmz.com/2024/08/03/puddle-mudd-wes-scantlin-arrested-swat-standoff-swat-pepper-balls\| title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin arrested after standoff w/ SWAT\| website=TMZ\| date=3 August 2024\| access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref>		On August 3, 2024, Scantlin was arrested in Burbank, California after being pulled over in his black Hummer H2 for a traffic violation and asked for his ID. Officers say they found out Scantlin had an active warrant from a previous case for allegedly having a weapon at an airport officers asked Wesley to get out of the car, he refused and after several attempts, a crisis negotiator came to negotiate, but cops say he still wouldn’t budge, spray was then deployed, when that didn't work officers then broke his window and deployed pepper balls. Wes was then booked at the jail for the outstanding warrant and the new charge of resisting arrest, he was then cited and released with a court date set for August 20. <ref>{{Cite web\| url=https://www.tmz.com/2024/08/03/puddle-mudd-wes-scantlin-arrested-swat-standoff-swat-pepper-balls\| title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin arrested after standoff w/ SWAT\| website=TMZ\| date=3 August 2024\| access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref>

	==Discography==		==Discography==

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	In March 2002, Scantlin and his then-fiancée, actress Michelle Rubin, were both arrested for allegations of domestic violence after witnesses reported seeing the couple fighting on the side of [[California State Route 126\|California's Highway 126]] while on their way to a video shoot. Several witnesses reported seeing Scantlin forcing Rubin into a [[Jeep Cherokee]] driven by an unknown third person. Scantlin and Rubin were released after posting $20,000 bail each.<ref>{{cite web\|last=Goodman \|first=Abbey \|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1452833/20020311/puddle_of_mudd.jhtml\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020603231451/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1452833/20020311/puddle_of_mudd.jhtml\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=June 3, 2002\|title=Puddle of Mudd Frontman Arrested After Fight With Fiancee – Music, Celebrity, Artist News \|publisher=MTV \|date=March 11, 2002 \|access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref>		In March 2002, Scantlin and his then-fiancée, actress Michelle Rubin, were both arrested for allegations of domestic violence after witnesses reported seeing the couple fighting on the side of [[California State Route 126\|California's Highway 126]] while on their way to a video shoot. Several witnesses reported seeing Scantlin forcing Rubin into a [[Jeep Cherokee]] driven by an unknown third person. Scantlin and Rubin were released after posting $20,000 bail each.<ref>{{cite web\|last=Goodman \|first=Abbey \|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1452833/20020311/puddle_of_mudd.jhtml\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020603231451/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1452833/20020311/puddle_of_mudd.jhtml\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=June 3, 2002\|title=Puddle of Mudd Frontman Arrested After Fight With Fiancee – Music, Celebrity, Artist News \|publisher=MTV \|date=March 11, 2002 \|access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref>

	During a February 22, 2004 show in [[Toledo, Ohio]], Scantlin admitted to the audience that he was too intoxicated to continue after only four songs. Frustrated, his bandmates walked off the stage.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/puddle-of-mudd-singer-speaks-out-on-toledo-incident/ \|title=Puddle Of Mudd Singer Speaks Out On Toledo Incident \|~~publisher~~=Blabbermouth.net \|date=March 5, 2004 \|access-date=August 11, 2015}}</ref>		During a February 22, 2004 show in [[Toledo, Ohio]], Scantlin admitted to the audience that he was too intoxicated to continue after only four songs. Frustrated, his bandmates walked off the stage.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/puddle-of-mudd-singer-speaks-out-on-toledo-incident/ \|title=Puddle Of Mudd Singer Speaks Out On Toledo Incident \|website=Blabbermouth.net \|date=March 5, 2004 \|access-date=August 11, 2015}}</ref>

	On September 24, 2007, Scantlin was banned from [[Graceland]] after entering an off-limits swimming pool.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news\|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/wes-scantlin-told-off-after-his-fake-car-bomb-plot-backfires\|title=Wes Scantlin told off after his fake car bomb plot backfires\|work=loudersound\|access-date=June 12, 2018}}</ref>		On September 24, 2007, Scantlin was banned from [[Graceland]] after entering an off-limits swimming pool.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news\|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/wes-scantlin-told-off-after-his-fake-car-bomb-plot-backfires\|title=Wes Scantlin told off after his fake car bomb plot backfires\|work=loudersound\|access-date=June 12, 2018}}</ref>
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	On January 10, 2016, Scantlin tried to re-enter the house he had lost via [[foreclosure]] the previous year, and was arrested for destroying property inside the residence.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.tmz.com/2016/01/10/wes-scantlin-arrested-house-vandalism/ \|title=Wes Scantlin: Busted for Trashing the House ... He USED to Own! \|website=TMZ.com \|access-date=February 3, 2016}}</ref> On April 2, he was arrested at his Los Angeles home.<ref>{{cite web\|author=Posted , August 4, 2015, by Trisha Bee \|url=http://fox6now.com/2015/08/04/sheriffs-office-releases-report-on-puddle-of-mudd-frontman-wesley-scantlins-april-arrest/ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150804182906/http://fox6now.com/2015/08/04/sheriffs-office-releases-report-on-puddle-of-mudd-frontman-wesley-scantlins-april-arrest/ \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=August 4, 2015 \|title=Sheriff's Office releases report on Puddle of Mudd frontman Wesley Scantlin's April arrest \| FOX6Now.com \|date=August 4, 2015 \|access-date=May 30, 2020}}</ref> In February, during a concert in [[Northampton, Pennsylvania]], Scantlin berated the sound manager and threatened to call the "Kansas City Mafia" on him before ending the show early.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.mcall.com/entertainment/lehigh-valley-music/mc-puddle-of-mudd-singer-wes-scantlin-has-another-meltdown-during-concert-at-the-gin-mill-in-northampto-20160219-column.html\|title=Puddle of Mudd singer Wes Scantlin has another meltdown during concert at The Gin Mill in Northampton\|last=Moser\|first=John J.\|website=mcall.com\|date=February 20, 2016 \|access-date=December 14, 2019}}</ref> On April 30, Scantlin was arrested for missing a court date. On August 16, he was caught drinking just before a flight to [[Louisville, Kentucky]]. He was removed from the flight and had to cancel a scheduled performance in Louisville.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://radaronline.com/photos/puddle-of-mudd-wes-scantlin-concert-no-show-drunk-on-flight-photos/photo/1331639/\|title=Wasted! Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin Misses Concert After Getting Drunk On Flight\|date=August 16, 2016\|access-date=August 24, 2016\|archive-date=August 28, 2016\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160828035923/http://radaronline.com/photos/puddle-of-mudd-wes-scantlin-concert-no-show-drunk-on-flight-photos/photo/1331639/\|url-status=dead}}</ref> On August 23, Scantlin's neighbors called police after witnessing him rigging a fake bomb onto his vehicles in an attempt to deter thieves. The mock explosive, consisting of wires attached to the car motor and a gas tank, caused the bomb squad to be called and four surrounding buildings to be evacuated.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.tv3.ie/xpose/article/entertainment-news/214607/Wes-Scantlin-sparks-bomb-scare-with-car-stunt\|title=Wes Scantlin sparks bomb scare with car stunt\|accessdate=May 22, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://loudwire.com/puddle-of-mudd-wes-scantlin-visit-from-bomb-squad/\|title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin Gets Visit From Bomb Squad\|website=[[Loudwire]] \|date=August 23, 2016 }}</ref>		On January 10, 2016, Scantlin tried to re-enter the house he had lost via [[foreclosure]] the previous year, and was arrested for destroying property inside the residence.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.tmz.com/2016/01/10/wes-scantlin-arrested-house-vandalism/ \|title=Wes Scantlin: Busted for Trashing the House ... He USED to Own! \|website=TMZ.com \|access-date=February 3, 2016}}</ref> On April 2, he was arrested at his Los Angeles home.<ref>{{cite web\|author=Posted , August 4, 2015, by Trisha Bee \|url=http://fox6now.com/2015/08/04/sheriffs-office-releases-report-on-puddle-of-mudd-frontman-wesley-scantlins-april-arrest/ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150804182906/http://fox6now.com/2015/08/04/sheriffs-office-releases-report-on-puddle-of-mudd-frontman-wesley-scantlins-april-arrest/ \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=August 4, 2015 \|title=Sheriff's Office releases report on Puddle of Mudd frontman Wesley Scantlin's April arrest \| FOX6Now.com \|date=August 4, 2015 \|access-date=May 30, 2020}}</ref> In February, during a concert in [[Northampton, Pennsylvania]], Scantlin berated the sound manager and threatened to call the "Kansas City Mafia" on him before ending the show early.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.mcall.com/entertainment/lehigh-valley-music/mc-puddle-of-mudd-singer-wes-scantlin-has-another-meltdown-during-concert-at-the-gin-mill-in-northampto-20160219-column.html\|title=Puddle of Mudd singer Wes Scantlin has another meltdown during concert at The Gin Mill in Northampton\|last=Moser\|first=John J.\|website=mcall.com\|date=February 20, 2016 \|access-date=December 14, 2019}}</ref> On April 30, Scantlin was arrested for missing a court date. On August 16, he was caught drinking just before a flight to [[Louisville, Kentucky]]. He was removed from the flight and had to cancel a scheduled performance in Louisville.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://radaronline.com/photos/puddle-of-mudd-wes-scantlin-concert-no-show-drunk-on-flight-photos/photo/1331639/\|title=Wasted! Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin Misses Concert After Getting Drunk On Flight\|date=August 16, 2016\|access-date=August 24, 2016\|archive-date=August 28, 2016\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160828035923/http://radaronline.com/photos/puddle-of-mudd-wes-scantlin-concert-no-show-drunk-on-flight-photos/photo/1331639/\|url-status=dead}}</ref> On August 23, Scantlin's neighbors called police after witnessing him rigging a fake bomb onto his vehicles in an attempt to deter thieves. The mock explosive, consisting of wires attached to the car motor and a gas tank, caused the bomb squad to be called and four surrounding buildings to be evacuated.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.tv3.ie/xpose/article/entertainment-news/214607/Wes-Scantlin-sparks-bomb-scare-with-car-stunt\|title=Wes Scantlin sparks bomb scare with car stunt\|accessdate=May 22, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://loudwire.com/puddle-of-mudd-wes-scantlin-visit-from-bomb-squad/\|title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin Gets Visit From Bomb Squad\|website=[[Loudwire]] \|date=August 23, 2016 }}</ref>

	On September 9, 2017, Scantlin was arrested at [[Los Angeles International Airport]] after he tried to board a plane with a [[BB gun]]. His bail was set at $850,000.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.tmz.com/2017/09/10/wes-scantlin-arrested-gun-charges-puddle-of-mudd-concert-cancelled/\|title=Puddle of Mudd Singer Wes Scantlin Arrested on Gun Charges\|website=TMZ\|~~accessdate~~=~~May~~ 22, 2023}}</ref>		On September 9, 2017, Scantlin was arrested at [[Los Angeles International Airport]] after he tried to board a plane with a [[BB gun]]. His bail was set at $850,000.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.tmz.com/2017/09/10/wes-scantlin-arrested-gun-charges-puddle-of-mudd-concert-cancelled/ \|title=Puddle of Mudd Singer Wes Scantlin Arrested on Gun Charges \|website=TMZ \|date=10 September 2017\| access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref>

	On February 20, 2023, Scantlin was arrested for misdemeanor trespassing after again showing up to his former [[Hollywood, Los Angeles\|Hollywood]] home that he lost years earlier due to foreclosure. According to the present homeowner, he refused to leave when asked and threatened her maid, prompting the homeowner to call the police. He was initially held on $1,000 bond, but was later released on personal recognizance.<ref>https://blabbermouth.net/news/puddle-of-mudds-wes-scantlin-arrested-again</ref>		On February 20, 2023, Scantlin was arrested for misdemeanor trespassing after again showing up to his former [[Hollywood, Los Angeles\|Hollywood]] home that he lost years earlier due to foreclosure. According to the present homeowner, he refused to leave when asked and threatened her maid, prompting the homeowner to call the police. He was initially held on $1,000 bond, but was later released on personal recognizance.<ref>{{Cite web\| url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/puddle-of-mudds-wes-scantlin-arrested-again\| title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin Arrested Again\| website=Blabbermouth.net\| date=24 February 2023\| access-date=19 March 2023}}</ref>

	On August 3, 2024, Scantlin was arrested in Burbank, California after being pulled over in his black Hummer H2 for a traffic violation and asked for his ID. Officers say they found out Scantlin had an active warrant from a previous case for allegedly having a weapon at an airport officers asked Wesley to get out of the car, he refused and after several attempts, a crisis negotiator came to negotiate, but cops say he still wouldn’t budge,spray was then deployed, when that didn't work officers then broke his window and deployed pepper balls. Wes was then booked at the jail for the outstanding warrant and the new charge of resisting arrest, he was then cited and released with a court date set for August 20. <ref>{{Cite web\| url=https://www.tmz.com/2024/08/03/puddle-mudd-wes-scantlin-arrested-swat-standoff-swat-pepper-balls\| title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin arrested after standoff w/ SWAT\| website=TMZ\| date=3 August 2024\| access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref>		On August 3, 2024, Scantlin was arrested in Burbank, California after being pulled over in his black Hummer H2 for a traffic violation and asked for his ID. Officers say they found out Scantlin had an active warrant from a previous case for allegedly having a weapon at an airport officers asked Wesley to get out of the car, he refused and after several attempts, a crisis negotiator came to negotiate, but cops say he still wouldn’t budge,spray was then deployed, when that didn't work officers then broke his window and deployed pepper balls. Wes was then booked at the jail for the outstanding warrant and the new charge of resisting arrest, he was then cited and released with a court date set for August 20. <ref>{{Cite web\| url=https://www.tmz.com/2024/08/03/puddle-mudd-wes-scantlin-arrested-swat-standoff-swat-pepper-balls\| title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin arrested after standoff w/ SWAT\| website=TMZ\| date=3 August 2024\| access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref>

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	On February 20, 2023, Scantlin was arrested for misdemeanor trespassing after again showing up to his former [[Hollywood, Los Angeles\|Hollywood]] home that he lost years earlier due to foreclosure. According to the present homeowner, he refused to leave when asked and threatened her maid, prompting the homeowner to call the police. He was initially held on $1,000 bond, but was later released on personal recognizance.<ref>https://blabbermouth.net/news/puddle-of-mudds-wes-scantlin-arrested-again</ref>		On February 20, 2023, Scantlin was arrested for misdemeanor trespassing after again showing up to his former [[Hollywood, Los Angeles\|Hollywood]] home that he lost years earlier due to foreclosure. According to the present homeowner, he refused to leave when asked and threatened her maid, prompting the homeowner to call the police. He was initially held on $1,000 bond, but was later released on personal recognizance.<ref>https://blabbermouth.net/news/puddle-of-mudds-wes-scantlin-arrested-again</ref>

	On August 3, 2024, Scantlin was arrested in Burbank, California after being pulled over in his black Hummer H2 for a traffic violation and asked for his ID. Officers say they found out Scantlin had an active warrant from a previous case for allegedly having a weapon at an airport officers asked Wesley to get out of the car, he refused and after several attempts, a crisis negotiator came to negotiate, but cops say he still wouldn’t budge,spray was then deployed, when that didn't work officers then broke his window and deployed pepper balls. Wes was then booked at the jail for the outstanding warrant and the new charge of resisting arrest, he was then cited and released with a court date set for August 20. [[https://www.tmz.com/2024/08/03/puddle-mudd-wes-scantlin-arrested-swat-standoff-swat-pepper-balls/]		On August 3, 2024, Scantlin was arrested in Burbank, California after being pulled over in his black Hummer H2 for a traffic violation and asked for his ID. Officers say they found out Scantlin had an active warrant from a previous case for allegedly having a weapon at an airport officers asked Wesley to get out of the car, he refused and after several attempts, a crisis negotiator came to negotiate, but cops say he still wouldn’t budge,spray was then deployed, when that didn't work officers then broke his window and deployed pepper balls. Wes was then booked at the jail for the outstanding warrant and the new charge of resisting arrest, he was then cited and released with a court date set for August 20. <ref>{{Cite web\| url=https://www.tmz.com/2024/08/03/puddle-mudd-wes-scantlin-arrested-swat-standoff-swat-pepper-balls\| title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin arrested after standoff w/ SWAT\| website=TMZ\| date=3 August 2024\| access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref>

	==Discography==		==Discography==

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	In March 2002, Scantlin and his then-fiancée, actress Michelle Rubin, were both arrested for allegations of domestic violence after witnesses reported seeing the couple fighting on the side of [[California State Route 126\|California's Highway 126]] while on their way to a video shoot. Several witnesses reported seeing Scantlin forcing Rubin into a [[Jeep Cherokee]] driven by an unknown third person. Scantlin and Rubin were released after posting $20,000 bail each.<ref>{{cite web\|last=Goodman \|first=Abbey \|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1452833/20020311/puddle_of_mudd.jhtml\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020603231451/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1452833/20020311/puddle_of_mudd.jhtml\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=June 3, 2002\|title=Puddle of Mudd Frontman Arrested After Fight With Fiancee – Music, Celebrity, Artist News \|publisher=MTV \|date=March 11, 2002 \|access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref>		In March 2002, Scantlin and his then-fiancée, actress Michelle Rubin, were both arrested for allegations of domestic violence after witnesses reported seeing the couple fighting on the side of [[California State Route 126\|California's Highway 126]] while on their way to a video shoot. Several witnesses reported seeing Scantlin forcing Rubin into a [[Jeep Cherokee]] driven by an unknown third person. Scantlin and Rubin were released after posting $20,000 bail each.<ref>{{cite web\|last=Goodman \|first=Abbey \|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1452833/20020311/puddle_of_mudd.jhtml\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020603231451/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1452833/20020311/puddle_of_mudd.jhtml\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=June 3, 2002\|title=Puddle of Mudd Frontman Arrested After Fight With Fiancee – Music, Celebrity, Artist News \|publisher=MTV \|date=March 11, 2002 \|access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref>

	During a February 22, 2004 show in [[Toledo, Ohio]], Scantlin admitted to the audience that he was too intoxicated to continue after only four songs. Frustrated, his bandmates walked off the stage.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/puddle-of-mudd-singer-speaks-out-on-toledo-incident/ \|title=Puddle Of Mudd Singer Speaks Out On Toledo Incident \|~~publisher~~=Blabbermouth.net \|date=March 5, 2004 \|access-date=August 11, 2015}}</ref>		During a February 22, 2004 show in [[Toledo, Ohio]], Scantlin admitted to the audience that he was too intoxicated to continue after only four songs. Frustrated, his bandmates walked off the stage.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/puddle-of-mudd-singer-speaks-out-on-toledo-incident/ \|title=Puddle Of Mudd Singer Speaks Out On Toledo Incident \|website=Blabbermouth.net \|date=March 5, 2004 \|access-date=August 11, 2015}}</ref>

	On September 24, 2007, Scantlin was banned from [[Graceland]] after entering an off-limits swimming pool.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news\|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/wes-scantlin-told-off-after-his-fake-car-bomb-plot-backfires\|title=Wes Scantlin told off after his fake car bomb plot backfires\|work=loudersound\|access-date=June 12, 2018}}</ref>		On September 24, 2007, Scantlin was banned from [[Graceland]] after entering an off-limits swimming pool.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news\|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/wes-scantlin-told-off-after-his-fake-car-bomb-plot-backfires\|title=Wes Scantlin told off after his fake car bomb plot backfires\|work=loudersound\|access-date=June 12, 2018}}</ref>
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	On January 10, 2016, Scantlin tried to re-enter the house he had lost via [[foreclosure]] the previous year, and was arrested for destroying property inside the residence.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.tmz.com/2016/01/10/wes-scantlin-arrested-house-vandalism/ \|title=Wes Scantlin: Busted for Trashing the House ... He USED to Own! \|website=TMZ.com \|access-date=February 3, 2016}}</ref> On April 2, he was arrested at his Los Angeles home.<ref>{{cite web\|author=Posted , August 4, 2015, by Trisha Bee \|url=http://fox6now.com/2015/08/04/sheriffs-office-releases-report-on-puddle-of-mudd-frontman-wesley-scantlins-april-arrest/ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150804182906/http://fox6now.com/2015/08/04/sheriffs-office-releases-report-on-puddle-of-mudd-frontman-wesley-scantlins-april-arrest/ \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=August 4, 2015 \|title=Sheriff's Office releases report on Puddle of Mudd frontman Wesley Scantlin's April arrest \| FOX6Now.com \|date=August 4, 2015 \|access-date=May 30, 2020}}</ref> In February, during a concert in [[Northampton, Pennsylvania]], Scantlin berated the sound manager and threatened to call the "Kansas City Mafia" on him before ending the show early.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.mcall.com/entertainment/lehigh-valley-music/mc-puddle-of-mudd-singer-wes-scantlin-has-another-meltdown-during-concert-at-the-gin-mill-in-northampto-20160219-column.html\|title=Puddle of Mudd singer Wes Scantlin has another meltdown during concert at The Gin Mill in Northampton\|last=Moser\|first=John J.\|website=mcall.com\|date=February 20, 2016 \|access-date=December 14, 2019}}</ref> On April 30, Scantlin was arrested for missing a court date. On August 16, he was caught drinking just before a flight to [[Louisville, Kentucky]]. He was removed from the flight and had to cancel a scheduled performance in Louisville.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://radaronline.com/photos/puddle-of-mudd-wes-scantlin-concert-no-show-drunk-on-flight-photos/photo/1331639/\|title=Wasted! Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin Misses Concert After Getting Drunk On Flight\|date=August 16, 2016\|access-date=August 24, 2016\|archive-date=August 28, 2016\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160828035923/http://radaronline.com/photos/puddle-of-mudd-wes-scantlin-concert-no-show-drunk-on-flight-photos/photo/1331639/\|url-status=dead}}</ref> On August 23, Scantlin's neighbors called police after witnessing him rigging a fake bomb onto his vehicles in an attempt to deter thieves. The mock explosive, consisting of wires attached to the car motor and a gas tank, caused the bomb squad to be called and four surrounding buildings to be evacuated.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.tv3.ie/xpose/article/entertainment-news/214607/Wes-Scantlin-sparks-bomb-scare-with-car-stunt\|title=Wes Scantlin sparks bomb scare with car stunt\|accessdate=May 22, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://loudwire.com/puddle-of-mudd-wes-scantlin-visit-from-bomb-squad/\|title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin Gets Visit From Bomb Squad\|website=[[Loudwire]] \|date=August 23, 2016 }}</ref>		On January 10, 2016, Scantlin tried to re-enter the house he had lost via [[foreclosure]] the previous year, and was arrested for destroying property inside the residence.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.tmz.com/2016/01/10/wes-scantlin-arrested-house-vandalism/ \|title=Wes Scantlin: Busted for Trashing the House ... He USED to Own! \|website=TMZ.com \|access-date=February 3, 2016}}</ref> On April 2, he was arrested at his Los Angeles home.<ref>{{cite web\|author=Posted , August 4, 2015, by Trisha Bee \|url=http://fox6now.com/2015/08/04/sheriffs-office-releases-report-on-puddle-of-mudd-frontman-wesley-scantlins-april-arrest/ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150804182906/http://fox6now.com/2015/08/04/sheriffs-office-releases-report-on-puddle-of-mudd-frontman-wesley-scantlins-april-arrest/ \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=August 4, 2015 \|title=Sheriff's Office releases report on Puddle of Mudd frontman Wesley Scantlin's April arrest \| FOX6Now.com \|date=August 4, 2015 \|access-date=May 30, 2020}}</ref> In February, during a concert in [[Northampton, Pennsylvania]], Scantlin berated the sound manager and threatened to call the "Kansas City Mafia" on him before ending the show early.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.mcall.com/entertainment/lehigh-valley-music/mc-puddle-of-mudd-singer-wes-scantlin-has-another-meltdown-during-concert-at-the-gin-mill-in-northampto-20160219-column.html\|title=Puddle of Mudd singer Wes Scantlin has another meltdown during concert at The Gin Mill in Northampton\|last=Moser\|first=John J.\|website=mcall.com\|date=February 20, 2016 \|access-date=December 14, 2019}}</ref> On April 30, Scantlin was arrested for missing a court date. On August 16, he was caught drinking just before a flight to [[Louisville, Kentucky]]. He was removed from the flight and had to cancel a scheduled performance in Louisville.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://radaronline.com/photos/puddle-of-mudd-wes-scantlin-concert-no-show-drunk-on-flight-photos/photo/1331639/\|title=Wasted! Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin Misses Concert After Getting Drunk On Flight\|date=August 16, 2016\|access-date=August 24, 2016\|archive-date=August 28, 2016\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160828035923/http://radaronline.com/photos/puddle-of-mudd-wes-scantlin-concert-no-show-drunk-on-flight-photos/photo/1331639/\|url-status=dead}}</ref> On August 23, Scantlin's neighbors called police after witnessing him rigging a fake bomb onto his vehicles in an attempt to deter thieves. The mock explosive, consisting of wires attached to the car motor and a gas tank, caused the bomb squad to be called and four surrounding buildings to be evacuated.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.tv3.ie/xpose/article/entertainment-news/214607/Wes-Scantlin-sparks-bomb-scare-with-car-stunt\|title=Wes Scantlin sparks bomb scare with car stunt\|accessdate=May 22, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://loudwire.com/puddle-of-mudd-wes-scantlin-visit-from-bomb-squad/\|title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin Gets Visit From Bomb Squad\|website=[[Loudwire]] \|date=August 23, 2016 }}</ref>

	On September 9, 2017, Scantlin was arrested at [[Los Angeles International Airport]] after he tried to board a plane with a [[BB gun]]. His bail was set at $850,000.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.tmz.com/2017/09/10/wes-scantlin-arrested-gun-charges-puddle-of-mudd-concert-cancelled/\|title=Puddle of Mudd Singer Wes Scantlin Arrested on Gun Charges\|website=TMZ\|~~accessdate~~=~~May~~ 22, 2023}}</ref>		On September 9, 2017, Scantlin was arrested at [[Los Angeles International Airport]] after he tried to board a plane with a [[BB gun]]. His bail was set at $850,000.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.tmz.com/2017/09/10/wes-scantlin-arrested-gun-charges-puddle-of-mudd-concert-cancelled/ \|title=Puddle of Mudd Singer Wes Scantlin Arrested on Gun Charges \|website=TMZ \|date=10 September 2017\| access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref>

	On February 20, 2023, Scantlin was arrested for misdemeanor trespassing after again showing up to his former [[Hollywood, Los Angeles\|Hollywood]] home that he lost years earlier due to foreclosure. According to the present homeowner, he refused to leave when asked and threatened her maid, prompting the homeowner to call the police. He was initially held on $1,000 bond, but was later released on personal recognizance.<ref>https://blabbermouth.net/news/puddle-of-mudds-wes-scantlin-arrested-again</ref>		On February 20, 2023, Scantlin was arrested for misdemeanor trespassing after again showing up to his former [[Hollywood, Los Angeles\|Hollywood]] home that he lost years earlier due to foreclosure. According to the present homeowner, he refused to leave when asked and threatened her maid, prompting the homeowner to call the police. He was initially held on $1,000 bond, but was later released on personal recognizance.<ref>{{Cite web\| url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/puddle-of-mudds-wes-scantlin-arrested-again\| title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin Arrested Again\| website=Blabbermouth.net\| date=24 February 2023\| access-date=19 March 2023}}</ref>

	On August 3, 2024, Scantlin was arrested in Burbank, California after being pulled over in his black Hummer H2 for a traffic violation and asked for his ID. Officers say they found out Scantlin had an active warrant from a previous case for allegedly having a weapon at an airport officers asked Wesley to get out of the car, he refused and after several attempts, a crisis negotiator came to negotiate, but cops say he still wouldn’t budge,spray was then deployed, when that didn't work officers then broke his window and deployed pepper balls. Wes was then booked at the jail for the outstanding warrant and the new charge of resisting arrest, he was then cited and released with a court date set for August 20. <ref>{{Cite web\| url=https://www.tmz.com/2024/08/03/puddle-mudd-wes-scantlin-arrested-swat-standoff-swat-pepper-balls\| title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin arrested after standoff w/ SWAT\| website=TMZ\| date=3 August 2024\| access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref>		On August 3, 2024, Scantlin was arrested in Burbank, California after being pulled over in his black Hummer H2 for a traffic violation and asked for his ID. Officers say they found out Scantlin had an active warrant from a previous case for allegedly having a weapon at an airport officers asked Wesley to get out of the car, he refused and after several attempts, a crisis negotiator came to negotiate, but cops say he still wouldn’t budge,spray was then deployed, when that didn't work officers then broke his window and deployed pepper balls. Wes was then booked at the jail for the outstanding warrant and the new charge of resisting arrest, he was then cited and released with a court date set for August 20. <ref>{{Cite web\| url=https://www.tmz.com/2024/08/03/puddle-mudd-wes-scantlin-arrested-swat-standoff-swat-pepper-balls\| title=Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin arrested after standoff w/ SWAT\| website=TMZ\| date=3 August 2024\| access-date=3 August 2024}}</ref>