- Detwiler says he was arrested again while re-entering the U.S. a.
- He says the case involves two Montana registered vehicles here.
- Authorities confirmed tax evasion indictments tied to the case.
Cody “WhistlinDiesel” Detwiler is facing more than just internet fame these days. The popular YouTuber is now locked in a legal standoff with the State of Tennessee, accused of tax evasion. Following a second arrest, Detwiler says the conflict is far from over.
Unlike his first encounter with authorities, when officers arrived at his home, this time Detwiler was taken into custody at the border while returning to the U.S. from an international trip.
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In a social media post shared over the weekend, Detwiler claimed the arrest involved “25+ police officers and agents” and was tied to what he describes as a three-year investigation involving two vehicles he registered in Montana. According to Detwiler, both vehicles were later destroyed in unrelated incidents across state lines.
Behind the Border Arrest
“This is because they didn’t send me a letter saying I owed any tax and instead formed a 3-year-long case,” Detwiler wrote, adding that the second arrest occurred because one of the vehicles was purchased in a different county, prompting a separate warrant.
He alleges that the government never provided notice of the issue, nor did it allow him to simply pay the taxes. Those allegations are strikingly similar to the ones he made against the state after his first arrest.
Road & Track reports that the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed Detwiler was indicted on charges of tax evasion and filing a false sales tax return. He was reportedly released after posting a $25,000 bond, spending less than an hour in custody following the second arrest. Now the real question is, what happens from here?
How Far This Fight Could Go
Detwiler says the situation is “about to escalate a whole lot more,” signaling that further public statements or legal action may follow. He’s already had to go to court over a gag order demanded by the prosecution and later softened by the judge in the case. At this stage, he’s allowed to post anything that is public information.
That’s probably why he called out the lead agent on the case in his most recent post. As we pointed out last time we covered this story, it’s likely that a lot more will come out in the near future. We’ll update you as it does.