A pregnant Kentucky woman is facing serious legal consequences after allegedly vandalizing her ex-boyfriend’s vehicle, causing more than $12,000 in damages that mechanics later declared “completely damaged beyond repair.”
Authorities say 31-year-old Stephanie Carlquist was arrested last week and charged with one count of first-degree criminal mischief, according to court records reviewed by Law&Crime.
Carlquist’s mug shot, which shows her smiling, has drawn attention online. Under Kentucky law, first-degree criminal mischief is a Class D felony, defined as when someone “intentionally or wantonly” destroys or damages property valued at $500 or more. If convicted, she faces up to five years in prison and a potential fine of $10,000.
Two Separate Incidents of Vandalism
Court documents reveal the alleged destruction happened on two different occasions in July.
July 6: Carlquist allegedly slashed one of the tires on her ex’s car to stop him from leaving her home.
July 15: Following an argument, she is accused of pouring salt into the engine, stuffing glitter into the air conditioning vents, and shattering the windshield, mirrors, and radio screen.
By July 20, the ex-boyfriend had the car towed to a Goodyear repair shop, where mechanics estimated $12,464 in damages before concluding the vehicle could not be salvaged, according to WLKY.