Koe Wetzel’s run-ins with the law have become part of his legend, and his most recent tale from circa 2017 might just top them all. After a show at Banita Creek Hall in Nacogdoches, Texas, an insatiable craving for Whataburger had him trekking miles down a four-lane highway at 4 a.m., inevitably leading to flashing reds and blues. Who knew a midnight snack could lead to another night in the slammer?
Koe’s story, shared on the God’s Country Podcast, paints a vivid picture of just how surreal his encounters with law enforcement have been. His Whataburger quest led to a jail stay where he discovered the art of making a toilet paper pillow. As colorful as his exploits may seem, he reminds us that jail is no fun, a sentiment backed up by his statement that he’s lost count of his arrests after his third or maybe fourth time.
The cherry on top? As Koe was walking out to freedom, the officers—who happened to be fans—had printed out his mugshot and asked him to sign it. Only in the world of a self-proclaimed “last outlaw alive” could something this rockstar happen! To think, there’s a signed Koe Wetzel mugshot floating around, possibly a priceless collector’s item in the right circles.
Luckily for his mom’s sanity, that wild chapter of Koe’s life seems to have closed, replaced by the responsibilities of a world tour. Just imagine the stories he’s yet to share from his upcoming stops in places like Montana, Idaho, and Tuscaloosa, Alabama September 26th.
