Overview

• Stephanie Carlquist, 31, was arrested Aug. 14 in Richmond, Kentucky, and charged with first-degree criminal mischief.
• Court records allege a tire was slashed on July 6, then between July 15 and 20 she poured salt into the engine, put glitter in the vents, cracked the windshield and rearview mirror, and damaged the radio.
• The vehicle was towed to a Goodyear shop, deemed a total loss, and given an estimated repair cost of $12,464.96.
• Investigators point to screenshots of messages in which she apologized and cited pregnancy-related stress, along with a tow-truck driver’s account that she confessed.
• Detention records listed a $12,000 bond with an arraignment set for Monday, and the Daily Mail later reported she was released that day.