Police Surprise YouTuber WhistlinDiesel at Airport for Tax Evasion

On January 22, 2026, 27-year-old Cody Detwiler, widely known as the automotive YouTuber "WhistlinDiesel," was detained at the Nashville International Airport upon returning to the United States. Officers intercepted Detwiler due to an active felony warrant out of Rutherford County, Tennessee, connected to an ongoing state investigation into alleged tax evasion. Authorities claim Detwiler unlawfully bypassed state sales taxes by registering high-end vehicles—including a $400,000 Ferrari F8 Tributo—under a Montana LLC, commonly known as the "Montana Loophole." Following the encounter shown in this footage, Detwiler was handed over to Rutherford County authorities, processed, and released shortly after posting a $25,000 bond. Detwiler has publicly disputed the handling of the case, stating he was never given prior notice or an opportunity to pay the taxes owed. Disclaimer: All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This footage is provided for educational and informational purposes.