Automotive YouTuber Faces Serious Tax Evasion Charges
In a shocking development that has sent ripples across the digital automotive community, Cody Shane Detwiler, widely recognized by his online persona "WhistlinDiesel," found himself at the center of a major legal storm on November 13, 2025. The controversial content creator was reportedly taken into custody by authorities in Williamson County, Tennessee, facing serious allegations of tax evasion.
Reddit Leak Reveals Arrest Details
The news first broke through social media platform Reddit when user 1Rab shared custody records that appeared to be official documents. These screenshots revealed that Detwiler's arrest occurred on November 12, 2025, at 12:30 PM CST, with law enforcement setting an astonishingly high bond amount of $2,000,000.
The leaked documents provided additional personal details about the YouTuber, listing his age as 27 years, height as 6 feet, and noting his distinctive green eyes. According to the records, he was processed and released on the same day of his arrest, with his release timestamped at 3:06 PM CST. His custody status was clearly marked as "out of custody," with the Williamson County Sheriff's Department identified as the arresting agency.
Online Community Reacts with Shock and Speculation
As the screenshots rapidly circulated across Reddit and other social media platforms, the automotive community and Detwiler's substantial fanbase expressed widespread astonishment. Users immediately began questioning the circumstances leading to the arrest and particularly the unusually high bond amount, which far exceeds typical figures for similar cases.
The online discussion revealed a mixture of shock, confusion, and curiosity among followers. User Sauwercraud notably referenced popular investigative YouTuber Coffeezilla, suggesting the situation might attract further scrutiny. Another user, TringleBus, commented on the predictability of the situation, while MidBoss11 directly addressed the extraordinary nature of the $2 million bond.
WhistlinDiesel Confirms Arrest Through Instagram
Just hours after the Reddit leak gained traction, Cody "WhistlinDiesel" Detwiler took to his official Instagram account to address the situation directly. In a post dated November 13, 2025, he confirmed the authenticity of the reports, stating the situation was "100% real" and adding the cryptic message: "Won so big they thought I was cheating. (100% real not AI)."
While the YouTuber acknowledged the arrest had indeed occurred, he provided no additional details regarding the specific tax charges he faces or the circumstances that led to the legal action against him.
History of Controversy Surrounds WhistlinDiesel Team
This incident marks the latest in a series of legal challenges affecting Detwiler's circle. Followers quickly recalled the previous case involving his cameraman, Keller Moore, who had disclosed his own arrest during an April 2024 appearance on the VINwiki Car Stories YouTube channel.
Moore had described being charged with five counts of inciting a riot following a family-friendly exotic car show in 2023, characterizing the experience as "the craziest thing." Additionally, Detwiler himself had generated headlines in June 2025 after being involved in an accident during a collaborative video shoot with Kick streamer Adin Ross.
With this pattern of incidents and the current serious tax evasion charges, fans and observers are now awaiting official statements and updates regarding Detwiler's legal situation. The unusually high bond amount suggests authorities consider this a significant case, though specific details about the allegations remain undisclosed to the public.
