Charles Dion McDowell aka Wide Neck is a social media star, who was recently taken into custody after allegedly sending n*des to a minor girl without consent, find out more below
Charles, more popularly known as Wide Neck on social media, is renowned for having a seemingly wide neck.
Who is Charles Dion McDowell of the Wide Neck memes as he’s arrested for sending his n*de pictures to a minor girl
CHARLES “WIDE NECK” MCDOWELL WAS ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY SENDING INAPPROPRIATE PHOES TO A MINOR. pic.twitter.com/JQueGNJzUm
— Poetik Flakko (@FlakkoPoetik) February 26, 2025
Charles ‘Wide Neck’ McDowell arrested
Charles ‘Wide Neck’ McDowell was arrested on February 19, 2025. Authorities took him into custody for allegedly sending explicit videos to a woman, her children, and her mother. He reportedly used both a cell phone and a laptop to distribute the content which included a minor girl.
Charles ‘Wide Neck’ McDowell bio
Charles Dion McDowell, more widely known as “Wide Neck,” rose to fame due to his unique appearance. His oversized neck made him a viral sensation after his mugshot spread across social media. He became part of the Shrimp Gang, a group that includes internet personalities like David Samuelson and Supreme Patty. Over the years, he built a strong online presence, gaining nearly a million followers on Instagram.
Charles Dion McDowell from Florida, United States, has a normal head, but a much wider neck and this had made the photo of the 37-year-old banned for selling drugs go viral, gathering many comments and reactions from viewers online.
Wide Neck, also known as Charles McDowell, has been arrested for allegedly sending n*des to a minor pic.twitter.com/9KXkBJuldV
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) February 25, 2025
Charles Dion McDowell facing multiple charges
Following the recent incident, McDowell is now facing multiple serious charges, including sending explicit content without consent, distributing explicit material to minors, and making harassing phone calls. Due to the current Georgia laws, authorities have not revealed all the details about the case since it involves minors. However, reports indicate that McDowell is currently under police custody without bond.
Charles Dion McDowell past scandals
Charles Dion McDowell has had several problems with the law over the past few years. Back in 2018, Charles got arrested for possessing meth and cocaine with intent to sell, manufacture, and distribute. That same year, he allegedly made attempts to escape from police in Montgomery, but authorities quickly apprehended him.
Later in 2019, authorities sent him to prison again for violating his bond agreement in Alabama. He faced multiple accusations, including aggravated stalking, sending threatening messages to a woman, and showing up at her home unannounced. Authorities also issued a warrant before taking him to the Escambia County Jail. Charles also faced accusations of failing to pay child support.
Wide Neck career
Despite his legal troubles, Charles McDowell has a successful music career leveraging his internet fame. Back in 2020, he released a song ‘titled’ “Neckest Big Thing,” which gained over 5.8 million views on YouTube. Moreover, he has also gained collaborations with social media influencers and content creators using his viral image.
Charles Dion McDowell has a strong presence on Instagram, with his account @damnwideneck, where he has over 923K followers and 102 posts. He frequently shares photos and videos of himself and event announcements on his page.