Overview

• She has been charged with criminal mischief — reported by some outlets as first-degree — and is awaiting arraignment in Madison District Court
• Court documents allege she poured salt into the engine, dumped glitter into air vents, slashed a tire, cracked the windshield and rearview mirror, and shattered the radio screen
• A Goodyear assessment determined the vehicle was a total loss with repair costs exceeding $12,000
• Screenshots of messages shown to law enforcement include Carlquist’s admissions of the damage, apologies citing pregnancy stress, and offers to pay for repairs or provide another car
• Her beaming mugshot circulated widely online, spawning sensationalized coverage and a public discussion of the case