- Colorado authorities said they arrested a woman after catching her with explosives at a Tesla dealership on Monday. Law enforcement said 40-year-old Lucy Grace Nelson was arrested after the Loveland Police Department launched an investigation on Jan. 29 into a series of vandalisms using incendiary devices at a local Tesla dealership.
- Police report that Nelson returned to the Loveland Tesla dealership with “additional incendiary devices, along with material attributed to vandalism.”
- Nelson is currently in jail and faces charges including explosives or incendiary devices use during felony, criminal mischief and criminal attempt to commit a class three felony, according to a statement from authorities on Wednesday.
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Colorado authorities said they arrested a woman after catching her with explosives at a Tesla dealership on Monday, Feb. 24.
How was the suspect caught?
Law enforcement said that 40-year-old Lucy Grace Nelson was arrested after the Loveland Police Department launched an investigation on Jan. 29 into a series of vandalisms using incendiary devices at a local Tesla dealership.
Police report that Nelson returned to the Loveland Tesla dealership with “additional incendiary devices, along with material attributed to vandalism,” Monday evening, adding, “Detectives apprehended Nelson prior to damage occurring.”
What charges does Nelson face?
Nelson is currently in jail and faces charges including the use of explosives or incendiary devices during felony criminal mischief and criminal attempt to commit a class three felony, according to authorities on Wednesday, Feb. 26.
What is the bigger picture?
The investigation is still ongoing, and comes as separate incidents as well as protests against Elon Musk and Tesla have ramped up in the United States over Musk’s efforts with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to downsize the federal workforce.
Where are protests happening?
Demonstrators have gathered in major U.S. cities in recent days in protests dubbed “Tesla takedown,” and some Tesla owners say they have been subjected to insults and vandalism.
Demonstrations have reportedly happened at more than 100 Tesla showrooms and other locations.
Tesla owner and shareholder David Abrams told Business Insider that he’s emblazoned his Tesla with “Anti Elon Tesla Club” and “I Bought This Before Elon Went Crazy” stickers to protect his vehicle from being vandalized.
Abram said he wants to sell his car and shares, but is waiting for Tesla’s stock to rise.
What is Elon Musk saying?
Musk downplayed the protests at the Conservative Action Political Committee (CPAC) last week, claiming they were not large crowds and said they did not have “popular support.”
