Cody Detwiler arrested? Records, mugshot of YouTuber WhistlinDiesel surface

YouTuber Cody Detwiler (WhistlinDiesel) was arrested in Williamson County, Tennessee, for tax evasion and later released. His mugshot went viral.

Updated on: Nov 14, 2025, 21:02:42 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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YouTuber Cody Detwiler, known for his automobile-related content, was reportedly arrested on Wednesday in Williamson County, Tennessee, for tax evasion.

Cody Detwiler, YouTuber known as WhistlinDiesel, was reportedly arrested for tax fraud. (Cody Detwiler/ Instagram)

Detwiler, the host of the show WhistlinDiesel on the YouTube channel with the same name, was later released on a $200,000 bond following his arrest on Wednesday, records show. His arrest records and mugshot went viral on social media.

Here are the viral mugshot and the arrest records:

The arrest records show that Detwiler, 27, was arrested at 12:30 p.m. local time on Wednesday, November 11. He was bonded out around 3:24 p.m.

Who Is Cody Detwiler?

27-year-old Cody Detwiler started his YouTube channel 'WhistlinDiesel' on January 7, 2015. He creates content on cars, trucks, off-road machines, even farm equipment and heavy equipment. However, his USP is pulling off bold stunts with the vehicles as part of his content.

As of this writing, the channel has over 6 million subscribers. Some of his videos have views in the billions.

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Cody Detwiler Net Worth

Sources online estimate Cody Detwiler's net worth at around $5 million. In 2023, he signed with a major talent agency (Creative Artists Agency), expanding his media reach. The source of his earnings is YouTube videos, affiliated content, and sponsorship deals that his wide-ranging viewership brings.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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