TORRANCE — Police in Torrance on Monday said they arrested rocker Wes Scantlin of the band Puddle of Mudd last week on suspicion of domestic violence and drug possession.
FILE – This July 26, 2015 photo provided by the Renville County Jail shows Puddle of Mudd singer Wes Scantlin, who had been pulled over and faced DUI charges. He was pulled over Wednesday, July 6, 2015, for a traffic violation east of Sturgis, S.D. The rock group has had concerts in the area (Renville County Jail/Star Tribune via AP)
Scantlin was arrested on March 11 after officers responded to a call at a Torrance residence.
He was booked into the Torrance City Jail “and is awaiting further legal proceedings,” police said.
The department declined to release additional information, “due to the nature of the investigation.”
Wes Scantlin of Puddle of Mudd performs “She Hates Me,” Monday, Dec. 9, 2002 at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas during the Billboard Music Awards show. Puddle of Mudd became the first group to sweep all four rock awards since U2 did it in 1992 by winning artist of the year, (AP File Photo/Joe Cavaretta)
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