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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.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Mother horse, baby rescued from mud pit in Arizona
April 28 (UPI) -- A group of animal lovers came together in Arizona to rescue a mother horse and a foal stuck in a deep mud pit. Betty Nixon, of Friends of the Heber Wild Horses, said she was alerted Saturday morning to the plight of the mare and foal stuck in a pit near Heber-Overgaard. Nixon responded with a neighbor and discovered five people already working to rescue the horses. "When I got there, they had already pulled the foal out of the mud," Nixon told KSAZ-TV. "There was one gentleman named Andy, and he ended up being a major hero of the day because he went into that mud with no hesitation, which is kind of dangerous because you've got a wild horse that is thrashing in the mud trying to get out." She said it took over an hour to extract the mother horse from the mud. "We wanted to get the towrope under the torso behind the front legs, but there was no way to get the towrope underneath her under the mud and around her body," she said. The rescuers ended up tying a rope around the mare's neck and used a rescuer's lunch bag to keep the horse's head above water while they hauled her to safety. Nixon said the mud at U.S. Forest Service-managed watering holes has been a major problem for the wild horses lately. "When they get low, and they get muddy, I just go out several times a day, at least three times a day, let's just say, and check them to make sure nothing's stuck in there," Nixon said. Two horses in Herber-Overgaard couldn't make it out of a mud pit alone, and it took an entire team to save the day. It took seven people more than an hour to pull the helpless animals free.
Fox News
21-03-2025
- Fox News
'Where is he?' Arizona yoga instructor vanishes after going on blind date
A "magnetic" yoga instructor disappeared before a date in downtown Phoenix, prompting friends and family to alert authorities. Marcus Freiberger, 45, went missing after he was reportedly scheduled to go on a blind date in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, on Feb. 21. The 45-year-old was a go-to instructor at Melrose Yoga and lived with his beloved dog, Thomas. "He's a super young man, and he's the most personable individual and when you speak to his friends, they'll tell you he's just a magnet," his father, Dutch Freiberger, told Fox News affiliate KSAZ-TV. Dutch told the outlet that his son had a history of drug addiction and had participated in rehabilitation. He said that his role at the yoga studio was a good fit and that he was happy. The owner of Melrose Yoga, Forrest Kruger, told the outlet that Freiberger is an excellent instructor and has a lot of friends. "Kind of guy all of his friends were coming in here for his classes. I met lots of them. Nothing but positive things to say. He was a great guy, is a great yoga teacher, too. I took his class myself," Kruger said. "Where is he? What happened to him? He was making progress and doing all these great things and getting ahead in life, which is making him happy," Kruger said. On March 14, officers confirmed to Fox News Digital that they had conducted a follow-up on the case after Freiberger's parents reported him missing. "Freiberger has not been located, however there is nothing leading investigators to say he is in imminent danger," the Phoenix Police Department said. Freiberger was last seen at a parking garage in downtown Phoenix. He has a white 2021 GMC Sierra pickup truck with an Arizona plate reading 3MA66L. He is 6'0" and weighs 225 lbs, with dark hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Phoenix Police at 602-534-2121.
