Puddle of Mudd’s Wes Scantlin Charged With Cocaine Possession

Wes Scantlin, the lead singer of hard rock act Puddle of Mudd, has been charged with felony cocaine possession. As Noisecreep previously reported, Scantlin was picked up for purchase of a controlled substance back in January of 2012 -- just weeks after being charged with $60,000 in back taxes.

When cops stopped Sanctlin in LA for a traffic violation they found pills and powder in the singer's vehicle. Now, the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office is involved, investigating what the controlled substance actually was: Cocaine. Scantlin's charge has since been upgraded to a felony.

The singer is also charged with being under the influence of a controlled substance and driving without a license. If convicted, Scantlin could face up to 4 1/2 years behind bars.

He has already plead not guilty and will return to court next week.

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