A 31-year-old Kentucky woman, Stephanie Carlquist, is facing felony charges for allegedly causing over $12,000 in damage to her ex-boyfriend’s car through acts including salt in the engine, glitter in vents, slashed tires, and broken glass. Her mugshot, showing her smiling, has gone viral, with her claiming she was ‘stressed out’ during the alleged incident, which spanned from July 6 to July 20. The vehicle, co-owned by her ex-boyfriend’s mother, was deemed beyond repair, and she reportedly offered to pay for repairs, though her father tried to navigate the legal situation to avoid a felony charge.
Carlquist’s father reportedly attempted to mediate and avoid a felony charge by suggesting that the matter could be resolved without legal consequences. In a text to her ex-boyfriend, the father allegedly said, ‘He’s sure they can come to a better solution than Stephanie taking a felony charge, so nobody gets hurt anymore.’ However, the legal system has proceeded with charges, and Carlquist has been released on $12,000 bail pending an arraignment.
The incident highlights the complex interplay between personal grievances and legal repercussions, with Carlquist’s actions sparking a public discourse on the boundaries of emotional distress and criminal intent. The damage to the vehicle, which was deemed ‘completely damaged beyond repair,’ has raised questions about the long-term implications for the co-owner’s property. Meanwhile, the viral mugshot has drawn both condemnation and sympathy, illustrating the public’s divided perception of her actions.