Jeremy Meeks
Jeremy Meeks Stockton Police Department

Jeremy Meeks has become an overnight internet sensation, after his mugshot that was posted online by the Stockton Police Department went viral.

The mugshot of the 30-year-old, who was arrested on five weapons charges and one gang charge, quickly captured the hearts and "likes" of thousands of Facebook users.

Twitter went abuzz with several memes, with Meeks's image photoshopped to make it appear he is posing for brands like Givenchy, Calvin Klein and Hugo Boss. In some of the memes, his tattoos have been removed.

#JeremyMeeks This is the guy that's got dudes upset over social networks. Lol y'all mad or nah!? pic.twitter.com/MvA6ldG5DS

— Sai Phifer (@SaiPhifer) June 20, 2014

#jeremymeeks pic.twitter.com/aUUwLBicdW

— Desma (@Desma_N) June 20, 2014

#JeremyMeeks pic.twitter.com/8tl1hYmM8u

— Nicky Starlett' â–³ (@NickyStarlett) June 20, 2014

Then there's this... #jeremymeeks pic.twitter.com/xosuDZ7k4Y

— Ellen Tailor (@EllenTailor) June 20, 2014

Umm...#HotMugShot #JeremyMeeks #AreWeInLove #OrNah #ArrestedIsTheNewBlack #IllBailYouOutBoo #SwirlLife #SorryMom pic.twitter.com/Y20P78MGHF

— Queefimae (@JessimaePeluso) June 20, 2014

#jeremymeeks pic.twitter.com/PFyGdGeSt3

— Andrea Tranice (@AndreaTranice) June 20, 2014

#jeremymeeks #badboys pic.twitter.com/KJV2NEOcYm

— Andrea Tranice (@AndreaTranice) June 20, 2014

Meeks is currently being held in the San Joaquin County Jail on $900,000 bail.

Speaking from jail, Meeks revealed that he learned of his newfound fame when he spoke with his wife.

"I just visited my wife and she said I blew up all over Facebook," he told News 10. "I appreciate [the attention] but I just want them to know that this is really not me. I'm not some kingpin."

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