Wes Scantlin Not Charged After Bomb Squad Called To His House (A Top Story)

On Friday Wes Scantlin Not Charged After Bomb Squad Called To His House was a top story. Here is the recap: (TeamRock) Puddle Of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin has come under fire after his fake car bomb plot to deter local thieves sparked a neighborhood evacuation, according to TMZ.

The singer rigged a fake explosive to his car outside his West Hollywood home after it had been broken into a number of times. The 'homemade car alarm' included a radio placed under one car with wires leading to the motor and a second vehicle with wires leading from the door to the gas tank.

But his plan backfired after frightened neighbors called the bomb squad - who evacuated four surrounding buildings before checking the vehicle. Though Scantlin was reprimanded by police, he was not charged with a crime. Read more - here.