On January 22nd, 2026, officers at the Nashville International Airport were dispatched to intercept a passenger arriving on an international flight who had an active felony warrant out of Rutherford County, Tennessee. That passenger was 27-year-old Cody Deweiler, better known online as the automotive YouTuber Whistland Diesel. Deweiler's warrant stemmed from an ongoing investigation by the Tennessee Department of Revenue. In November 2025, Dewweller was initially indicted in Williamson County on two felony counts of tax evasion. Investigators alleged that Deweiler unlawfully bypassed state sales taxes by registering high-end vehicles, including a $400,000 Ferrari F8 Tributo under a Montana LLC, a practice commonly referred to as the Montana loophole. While Deweiler bonded out following his first arrest at his home, the second encounter at the airport was triggered by a separate warrant. Because a second vehicle listed in the tax evasion indictment was purchased in a different jurisdiction, Rutherford County, authorities issued a new warrant for his arrest. Upon his arrival back in the United States, officers were waiting. The following footage captures the moment authorities approached Deweiler inside the airport. >> Maybe this >> I don't think the Metro number for in the agency is doing it because I'm not taking out charges. >> You don't need what Metro number? >> No. >> Cuz there's no charges or anything. >> You don't have to fill out the arrest report or anything? No, which I've got the county ready. >> Did you fill it out already? >> No, it's in the car. >> So, I just got to get the paperwork from the ACC. [music] I do have to ask you the same questions again. I know right now So outside bag is there anything else? All right. And are you carrying anything for anyone else besides you here? Does anyone ask you to for them or help? And then what did you do overseas? Uh, I was just >> And how long were you outside the US for? >> Where do you live now? You have like one place in America. >> Okay. On city around. All right. Um outside of that um um so that's why we have the unit based area. Um outside of that custom they'll let you know what else they can do for you. >> Um that's really dependent on police >> so that he knows where I'm at. >> Yeah. Did you travel a is there anybody else here? >> That's my girlfriend. Okay. >> Um, so our first question, cuz the jail won't take >> all of that. >> Yeah. So, my assistant is here waiting. Okay. >> To help get this. >> Okay. So, >> would your girlfriend be able to >> Would she be able to take everything? >> Be nice. I think like maybe some random person can help her. It's just >> I'm sure somebody probably will, but >> yeah, be too. >> I won't be able to let you help. That's it. >> Yeah, that's fine. Okay. >> Um, can I message my assistant to let them know? >> Yeah, we'll go ahead and do that. let you do that real quick. And then anything that you need to go with you, I'm assuming just your wallet and your phone. Is there anything else? Um, >> you got his passport? >> My wallet, phone. Yeah, my passport, too. >> Just tell them to meet them at the information center right outside customs. >> Sorry. >> Just tell him to meet you at meet them at the information center. >> My girlfriend. >> Mhm. >> Okay. Sweet. Sweet. >> And wherever your Okay. >> With the warrants for >> uh tax evasion. >> Yeah. Um, it's out of Rutherford County. I'm Officer Cash, by the way. This is my supervisor, Sergeant Nest. >> Um, >> we figured >> we just got a call from Rutherford County, and >> you're good. We We expect it. >> Uh, I just want to make sure she's okay. So, I have my assistant waiting to help her. So, however, we can get the bags. >> I will take care of that. >> Thank you. Thank you so much. >> We'll get you squared away. >> And if you want um like your jewelry, that sort of stuff, cuz the jail, they'll have to take it off of you. >> Take it off. >> If you want to leave it, that's completely up to you. If you want to leave it with your belongings to go with your girlfriend or Thank you so much. That's completely up to you. >> But they will take it off of you at the jail. So don't want it to end up. >> No worries. >> All right. Just making sure they have your contact info. >> All right. I'm heading out right now. I just want to make sure for David that um Bella's taken care of. So, she has her bags and then I think someone's going to help carry my bags up and uh you can load them up and then make sure that she gets concentration. >> Yeah, go ahead. >> Okay, sweet. That'd be great. That' be great. >> I want to make this process as easy as possible for you. How was your trip? >> Great. >> Gone for a long time. About a month, wasn't it? >> Yeah. >> Yeah. Go ahead. Y'all are good. [music] So the warrants out of Ruford County, I've got to take you to Davidson. >> Put the hold. Ruford then comes pick you up and takes you back to Ruford. Okay. >> Okay. Um, >> two seconds. >> All right. All right. >> Take jacket off or I'll leave it on. Yeah, I'll leave it on. >> It's completely up to you. Do you want to go ahead and take your jewelry and everything off or do you want to leave it with you? >> No, it's good. >> All right. >> Well, I mean, I'll put in the duffel >> cuz otherwise it's going to be loose. >> Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. >> Is he good to go ahead and put his stuff in there? >> My passport. >> That's up to you. The wallet we'll take with us. >> Okay. >> Says unless the phone and wallet if there's anything else. Okay. >> All right. >> Necklace. >> Uh would one of you be able to help with that? I can't get I mean it's just this little clasp right here. >> I'll give him the shot. Sorry. >> You're good. >> I know these little things are tough to do with one hand. >> All right, cool. >> There you go. Thank you so much. >> Yeah, those little clasp are pain in the butt. >> All right, brother. >> So, we're going to do these zip cuffs. >> Okay. >> Uh if you want to go ahead and turn around for me. >> Put your hands together like you're praying. Slide this over. I'll pull you the sleeves of your jacket up. Okay. >> Appreciate you being cool and cooperative with us. >> No, it's not how you want your return trip to go, but >> No, we planned it. We knew it was going to happen. >> Okay. >> So, that's not too tight. I can get fingers in there. >> What do y'all need from him? Or is he all good? >> Y'all [clears throat] are going to get his bags and everything taken care of. >> They'll get you taken care of. Make sure she gets to my assistant who's waiting out front. >> Yeah. >> He's at baggage claim. >> Okay. >> Oh, do they know each other? >> Uh, they have each other's contact and messing each other. So, >> she knows what he looks like. >> He knows what she looks like. Yeah, it should connect. Yeah, it should connect. >> Well, we're going to go this way. My car is this direction. >> Belle, I'll see you soon. Okay. >> Oh, no internet. Can we get her paired to the Wi-Fi in here? Uh once she is outside, she'll be able to come natural. Pick it up. >> He He's wearing a whistle diesel hat. Okay. All right. And he's looking for you. >> All right. They're going to help you back. I'll see you soon. >> Can't miss it. >> You might not be going to Davidson County. You would call them and see what's going on. call to somewhere. >> Okay. Might be able to get you straight to rest county. >> Yeah, that'd be amazing. >> And speed that up a little bit for you. It' be great if they're if they're willing to swap at the county line or something. That would be great. >> Is it possible to wear the hat? >> What are you worried about your hairline? >> No, I just I like wearing a hat. Don't make it. I'll let you. Thank you so much. >> I know how it is with hats. Whenever I let mine grow out, I'm like, I got to have a hat. Uh we'll go around to the passenger side. I'll get you in. and I'll buckle you up and everything and then uh we're going to head out and meet with Ruford County. >> Any questions or >> uh No, let's just keep track. >> It's in the front seat with it ain't going nowhere. Cool. Cool. >> Uh if you get uncomfortable anything, you want to turn the air up. >> 97 at that address with Rutherford County. Any mileage 47413 traffic was awful. Um I've got them in zip cuffs cuz I thought we were going to be taking them to Metro and they just take way too long. So we usually just throw them in zip cuffs. Uh I got shears to cut them whenever y'all throw y'alls on. What's going on, man? >> How's it going? Two pairs. Your the plastic ones will come off in just a sec. And I've got his phone and wallet in the front seat as well. That's all he's got with him. >> As seen in the footage, Deweiler was handed over to a Rutherford County officer to be transported and processed on the outstanding warrant. He was subsequently released less than an hour later after posting a $25,000 bond. Following his release, Deweiler took to social media to voice his frustration, claiming that authorities never sent him a tax bill or gave him the opportunity to pay the taxes owed prior to building a criminal case against him. He also stated that the legal situation is about to escalate a whole lot more. Currently, Deweiler is subject to a limited gag order regarding the ongoing criminal case, though he remains permitted to discuss public information. We will continue to monitor the case as it moves through the Tennessee court system.