Diesel Dave, whose real name is David "Heavy D" Sparks, was locked up due to being found in contempt of court related to a civil lawsuit concerning violations of the Clean Air Act. He was repeatedly and willfully violating court orders tied to the lawsuit and failing to pay over $840,000 in fines and attorney fees. A federal judge ordered his arrest after he disobeyed multiple court directives, including restrictions on moving personal property and settlement-related payments. He was taken into custody in early October 2025 and is being held in a detention facility in Salt Lake County, Utah. His arrest stems not from criminal activity but from a civil enforcement of court orders related to environmental violations and the related lawsuit.
