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Epoch Times
30-04-2025
- Epoch Times
Federal Charges Filed Against Tesla Arson Suspect in Arizona
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on April 29 that federal charges have been brought against a man who allegedly set a Tesla Cybertruck on fire in Arizona. Ian Moses, 35, was arrested following the April 28 incident at a Tesla dealership in Mesa. 'Today, we are pleased to announce federal charges against a Tesla attacker arrested in Arizona,' Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote in a Mesa police told NTD via email that officers responded to Tesla Service Mesa located at 7444 E. Hampton for reports of an explosion just before 2 a.m. Other emergency callers also reported smoke and flames coming from an area near the building, which officers later discovered to be a new Tesla Cybertruck. Police found the arson suspect riding a bicycle toward a parked vehicle. 'During the investigation, officers noticed a suspicious van parked near Southern and Rowan. Officers watched as a bicyclist rode up to the vehicle and opened the door. An officer contacted the bicyclist, who has been identified as 35-year-old Ian Moses,' police said. Related Stories 4/23/2025 4/15/2025 The Tesla Security Center provided photo evidence of the suspect, and officers were able to match the images to Moses. Moses was booked into jail for one count of arson of a structure and property. Authorities said the department is working with the federal government in the investigation. 'Currently, ATF has Ian Moses in custody and per DOJ policy they are not releasing a booking photo,' police told NTD. Footage from local media shows damage to the property and vehicle. It also shows the suspect spraying graffiti on the side of the building that misspelled the word 'THIEF.' The arson on April 28 was one in a string of attacks on Tesla vehicles and dealerships across the country, in protest of CEO Elon Musk and his involvement in the Trump administration. Musk was tapped by President Donald Trump to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and tasked with eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government. Trump earlier this year said violence against Tesla dealerships will be labeled Last month, the DOJ charged three individuals for the violent destruction of Tesla properties, saying the defendants would face the 'full force of the law' for using Molotov cocktails to set fire to Tesla cars and charging stations. Each defendant faces charges carrying a minimum penalty of five years and up to 20 years in prison, according to the DOJ. 'The swarm of violent attacks on Tesla property is nothing short of domestic terrorism,' the attorney general said in a March 18 Bondi said the DOJ will also impose severe consequences on anyone operating behind the scenes to coordinate and fund the crimes. From NTD News
Axios
29-04-2025
- Axios
Man charged in Arizona Tesla dealership fire
Ian Moses, the 35-year-old arrested on suspicion of vandalism at an Arizona Tesla dealership on Monday, has been charged in federal court. Why it matters: The charges illustrate that President Trump is willing to use the power of federal law enforcement to defend his allies, notably Tesla CEO Elon Musk. State of play: Moses was charged with malicious damage to a vehicle by means of fire, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday in the U.S. District Court in Arizona. Catch up quick: Moses is accused of using fire starter logs and a red, plastic gas can to set fire to a Cybertruck at a Tesla dealership in Mesa, a Phoenix suburb, according to the complaint. Moses allegedly spray-painted the word "theif" (misspelled) on the dealership wall. The intrigue: U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the charges on X (also owned by Musk) Tuesday morning, calling the vandalism an act of "domestic terrorism."
New York Post
29-04-2025
- New York Post
Tesla arson suspect arrested in Arizona after he allegedly set brand new Cybertruck on fire
Police in Arizona arrested a suspected arsonist at a Tesla dealership after he allegedly lit a newly delivered Cybertruck on fire. Mesa police responded just before 2:00 a.m. on Monday, April 28, to reports of an explosion at the Tesla Service Center in Mesa, Ariz. Witnesses reported smoke and flames near the building, which officers determined were coming from a newly delivered Tesla Cybertruck. Footage from Fox News affiliate, KSAZ-TV, captured federal and state law enforcement surrounding the Tesla dealership after the fire was put out. The arson suspect, identified by local police as 35-year-old Ian Moses, allegedly wrote 'THEIF' (sic) on the side of the dealership before setting the Cybertruck on fire. The footage captured the charred electric truck as investigators taped off the scene. No injuries were reported. During their investigation, police said they noticed a suspicious van parked nearby and observed a man riding a bicycle approaching and opening the van's door. 5 'THEIF' is written on the wall of the Mesa, Arizona Tesla Service Center on April 28, 2025. KSAZ-TV 5 The charred remains of the Tesla Cybertruck after the arson attack. KSAZ-TV Officers immediately contacted the individual and identified the suspect. Investigators were able to match Moses to security photos captured by the Tesla Security Center during the incident. He was arrested and booked into jail for one count of arson of a structure and property. The Mesa Police Department announced that it is collaborating with federal authorities, and additional charges against Moses are pending as the investigation continues. 5 Police block off an area to investigate the arson attack Monday. KSAZ-TV This arrest comes amid a broader national movement targeting Musk's companies, driven by activists protesting the billionaire's involvement with the Trump administration. Fox News Digital has reported on recent Tesla vandalism incidents nationwide. A Minnesota man is accused of causing $20,000 in damage to Tesla vehicles. Surveillance footage in Florida captured two suspects ramming through a dealership gate and stealing a Tesla. 5 The misspelling vandalism and the destroyed Cybertruck at the service center. KSAZ-TV 5 Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends a cabinet meeting at the White House on April 10, 2025. REUTERS And a Los Vegas man attacking a Tesla dealership is now facing federal charges. In March, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice would pursue federal charges against vandalizers. 'The swarm of violent attacks on Tesla property is nothing short of domestic terrorism,' she said. 'We will continue investigations that impose severe consequences on those involved in these attacks, including those operating behind the scenes to coordinate and fund these crimes.' Officials have urged anyone with additional information about the suspected arson incident to come forward as the investigation continues. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Mesa Police Department and Tesla Inc. for comment.
Fox News
28-04-2025
- Fox News
Tesla arson suspect arrested in Arizona after fiery assault on Cybertruck
Police in Arizona arrested a suspected arsonist at a Tesla dealership after he allegedly lit a newly delivered Cybertruck on fire. Mesa police responded just before 2:00 a.m. on Monday, April 28, to reports of an explosion at the Tesla Service Center in Mesa, Ariz. Witnesses reported smoke and flames near the building, which officers determined were coming from a newly delivered Tesla Cybertruck. Footage from Fox News affiliate, KSAZ-TV, captured federal and state law enforcement surrounding the Tesla dealership after the fire was put out. The arson suspect, identified by local police as 35-year-old Ian Moses, allegedly wrote "THEIF" (sic) on the side of the dealership before setting the Cybertruck on fire. The footage captured the charred electric truck as investigators taped off the scene. No injuries were reported. During their investigation, police said they noticed a suspicious van parked nearby and observed a man riding a bicycle approaching and opening the van's door. Officers immediately contacted the individual and identified the suspect. Investigators were able to match Moses to security photos captured by the Tesla Security Center during the incident. He was arrested and booked into jail for one count of arson of a structure and property. The Mesa Police Department announced that it is collaborating with federal authorities, and additional charges against Moses are pending as the investigation continues. This arrest comes amid a broader national movement targeting Musk's companies, driven by activists protesting the billionaire's involvement with the Trump administration. Fox News Digital has reported on recent Tesla vandalism incidents nationwide. A Minnesota man is accused of causing $20,000 in damage to Tesla vehicles. Surveillance footage in Florida captured two suspects ramming through a dealership gate and stealing a Tesla. And a Los Vegas man attacking a Tesla dealership is now facing federal charges. In March, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice would pursue federal charges against vandalizers. "The swarm of violent attacks on Tesla property is nothing short of domestic terrorism," she said. "We will continue investigations that impose severe consequences on those involved in these attacks, including those operating behind the scenes to coordinate and fund these crimes." Officials have urged anyone with additional information about the suspected arson incident to come forward as the investigation continues. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Mesa Police Department and Tesla Inc. for comment.
