Was WhistlinDiesel arrested? YouTuber’s reported arrest sparks big buzz after tax details leak online (Image Via Getty)
Cody Shane Detwiler, known everywhere as Cody “WhistlinDiesel,” became the focus of a huge online buzz on November 13, 2025. The automotive YouTuber was reportedly arrested for tax evasion in Williamson County, Tennessee. This news first came from Reddit user 1Rab, who shared screenshots that looked like custody records. These screenshots showed that Cody Shane Detwiler was arrested on November 12, 2025, at 12:30 PM CST, with a very high bond set at $2,000,000.The screenshots also listed his age as 27, his height as 6 feet, and his eye color as green. They said he was booked and released on the same day, with a release time of 3:06 PM CST. His custody status was marked “out of custody,” and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department was listed as the reporting agency. As soon as this information reached Reddit, users reacted fast, asking what led to the arrest and why the bond was so high.
WhistlinDiesel opens up about arrest as online reactions explode
A few hours after the screenshots began spreading, Cody “WhistlinDiesel” Detwiler confirmed the reports through an Instagram post on November 13, 2025. He wrote that the situation was “100% real” and added, “Won so big they thought I was cheating. (100% real not AI).” He did not share more details about the tax charges but made it clear that the arrest did happen. His followers and Reddit users continued reacting. User Sauwercraud said, “Coffeezilla is gonna have a good day.” Another user named TringleBus wrote, “I am not surprised. I wonder if this was a small mistake or something bigger.” User MidBoss11 commented, “A 2mil bond is super high isn’t it?” These reactions showed shock, confusion, and curiosity across the community.Also Read: Emiru Sparks Confusion By Revealing An Unexpected Warning To Stop Flying Alone After Her TwitchCon AssaultThe news also reminded people of a past case involving his cameraman, Keller Moore. In April 2024, Keller Moore told the VINwiki Car Stories YouTube channel that he had been arrested in 2023 after hosting a family-friendly exotic car show. He said, “I got charged with five counts of inciting a riot… it was the craziest thing.” Cody “WhistlinDiesel” Detwiler also made headlines in June 2025 after an accident during a video shoot with Kick streamer Adin Ross. With all this history, many fans are now waiting for official updates on the reported arrest.
