Overview

• Richmond police arrested Stephanie Carlquist, 31, on Aug. 14 on first-degree criminal mischief, with bond set at $12,000.
• Investigators allege two episodes of damage: a tire slashed on July 6, then salt poured into the engine, glitter dumped in air vents, a cracked windshield and rearview mirror, and a broken radio screen between July 15 and 20 while the car remained at her residence.
• The vehicle was towed to a Richmond Goodyear on July 20, where mechanics estimated $12,464 in damage and determined the car was a total loss.
• Evidence described in court documents includes screenshots of apologies that reference pregnancy-related stress, a tow‑truck driver’s account of an admission, and messages from her father offering repayment to avoid a felony case.
• Coverage notes her smiling mugshot drew wide attention on social media; court listings showed an arraignment set for Monday, and the Daily Mail reports she was released on bond that day.