'Diesel Brothers' Star Dave Sparks Arrested — Not for a Crime, but a Clean Air Act Fallout

Discovery Channel Reality Star Arrested Over $843K Debt

A star from Discovery Channel’s Diesel Brothers was arrested on Tuesday. David “Heavy D” Sparks is currently in custody in Salt Lake City, according to county jail records. His arrest stems from his failure to pay fees related to a Clean Air Act lawsuit filed by Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment, TMZ reports. The Discovery Channel star and his company allegedly sold auto parts capable of bypassing emissions control systems on diesel vehi…

'Diesel Brothers' Star Dave Sparks Arrested — Not for a Crime, but a Clean Air Act Fallout

David Sparks (known online as 'Heavy D'), the co-host of Discovery Channel's Diesel Brothers, was arrested in earlier this month after years of legal battles tied to environmental violations finally caught up with him. What began as a civil case about diesel trucks and pollution has turned into a personal reckoning over accountability, fame, and air quality. Sparks, known for his over-the-top personality and even bigger trucks, became a househol…