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01-04-2025
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Tesla Cybertruck menace charged in Costco parking lot crime caught on camera: police
Another man is facing criminal charges for allegedly vandalizing a Tesla, this time in North Dakota. Ryan Lyle Williams was arrested and charged with felony criminal mischief for keying a Cybertruck Sunday afternoon in a West Fargo, North Dakota, Costco parking lot, according to the West Fargo Police Department. The truck's owner, Mitch Benson, was inside the store when Williams, dressed in a hooded blue jacket, allegedly keyed his Cybertruck, leaving a mark on the front driver's side door that resembled the letter "F." Fbi Launches Task Force To Crack Down On Violent Tesla Attacks, Mitigate Threats The video was caught on the truck's Sentry mode, a camera system with which all Teslas are equipped. "Upon arrival, officers discovered a Tesla had been keyed, and the suspect had fled the scene," West Fargo Police said. "After further investigation, the suspect's vehicle was identified utilizing nearby business and Tesla vehicle cameras. The suspect was later located and admitted to the vandalism." Read On The Fox News App Williams admitted to the alleged crime, according to the police. The Cass County State's Attorney's Office will prosecute the case. Fox News Digital reached out to Benson and the West Fargo Police Department. Tesla Vehicles, Charging Stations Targeted As Protesters Denounce Doge, Elon Musk Tesla facilities, as well as ordinary citizens who own Teslas, have been targeted nationwide in attacks by radical anti-Elon Musk and anti-President Donald Trump troublemakers. On March 20, Attorney General Pam Bondi charged three people federally for firebombing Tesla facilities in Oregon, Colorado and South Carolina, respectively. She called the cases acts of "domestic terrorism." "The days of committing crimes without consequence have ended," Bondi said at the time. "Let this be a warning: if you join this wave of domestic terrorism against Tesla properties, the Department of Justice will put you behind bars." A 36-year-oold man, Paul Hyon Kim, was arrested in Las Vegas and charged with multiple crimes ranging from destruction of property, arson and possessing a fire device for firebombing a Tesla collision center. He was also charged federally with arson and unlawful possession of an unregistered firearm. Tesla Attack In Las Vegas 'Certainly Has Some Of The Hallmarks' Of Terrorism, Fbi Official Says Meanwhile, Tesla owners themselves have been subject to instances of vandalism and violence around the country, as Benson was in North Dakota. A man was arrested in New Hampshire last week after he was allegedly caught on Sentry mode video slashing a Tesla. A San Jose man was arrested on March 19 for allegedly vandalizing a Tesla, also in a Costco parking lot. That incident was caught on Sentry mode video. An Idaho man was charged with aggravated battery for allegedly striking a pro-Tesla demonstrator with his article source: Tesla Cybertruck menace charged in Costco parking lot crime caught on camera: police
Fox News
01-04-2025
- Fox News
Tesla Cybertruck menace charged in Costco parking lot crime caught on camera: police
Another man is facing criminal charges for allegedly vandalizing a Tesla, this time in North Dakota. Ryan Lyle Williams was arrested and charged with felony criminal mischief for keying a Cybertruck Sunday afternoon in a West Fargo, North Dakota, Costco parking lot, according to the West Fargo Police Department. The truck's owner, Mitch Benson, was inside the store when Williams, dressed in a hooded blue jacket, allegedly keyed his Cybertruck, leaving a mark on the front driver's side door that resembled the letter "F." The video was caught on the truck's Sentry mode, a camera system with which all Teslas are equipped. "Upon arrival, officers discovered a Tesla had been keyed, and the suspect had fled the scene," West Fargo Police said. "After further investigation, the suspect's vehicle was identified utilizing nearby business and Tesla vehicle cameras. The suspect was later located and admitted to the vandalism." Williams admitted to the alleged crime, according to the police. The Cass County State's Attorney's Office will prosecute the case. Fox News Digital reached out to Benson and the West Fargo Police Department. Tesla facilities, as well as ordinary citizens who own Teslas, have been targeted nationwide in attacks by radical anti-Elon Musk and anti-President Donald Trump troublemakers. On March 20, Attorney General Pam Bondi charged three people federally for firebombing Tesla facilities in Oregon, Colorado and South Carolina, respectively. She called the cases acts of "domestic terrorism." "The days of committing crimes without consequence have ended," Bondi said at the time. "Let this be a warning: if you join this wave of domestic terrorism against Tesla properties, the Department of Justice will put you behind bars." A 36-year-oold man, Paul Hyon Kim, was arrested in Las Vegas and charged with multiple crimes ranging from destruction of property, arson and possessing a fire device for firebombing a Tesla collision center. He was also charged federally with arson and unlawful possession of an unregistered firearm. Meanwhile, Tesla owners themselves have been subject to instances of vandalism and violence around the country, as Benson was in North Dakota. A man was arrested in New Hampshire last week after he was allegedly caught on Sentry mode video slashing a Tesla. A San Jose man was arrested on March 19 for allegedly vandalizing a Tesla, also in a Costco parking lot. That incident was caught on Sentry mode video. An Idaho man was charged with aggravated battery for allegedly striking a pro-Tesla demonstrator with his car.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Politics
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Idaho man hits pro-Tesla demonstrator with car after he exited his truck that had Trump flags: police
A 70-year-old Idaho man was arrested for allegedly striking a pro-Tesla demonstrator with his car just after the victim exited a truck adorned with "pro-Trump flags," police say. Christopher Talbot of Meridian is now facing an aggravated battery charge following the incident Saturday outside of Boise. "At the time of the incident, a protest was taking place at [a] Tesla dealership, with approximately 30 protesters and an estimated 200 counter-protesters in attendance. The victim was identified as a counter-protester at the event," the Meridian Police Department said in a statement. "The preliminary investigation determined that 70-year-old Christopher Talbot of Meridian made an obscene gesture toward a 49-year-old victim before hitting him with his car. Reports indicate the victim had been driving a truck with pro-Trump flags and had just parked and exited his vehicle when Talbot stuck him with his car," police added. Feds On Alert For Tesla 'Global Day Of Action' After Nationwide Violence Leads To Arrests Investigators said the victim managed to drive himself to a local hospital where he received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. Read On The Fox News App Talbot reportedly was arrested after the victim provided police with his license plate, which led officers to Talbot's home in Meridian. "The Meridian Police Department reminds people to respect everyone's right to protest and express their 1st Amendment Rights without resorting to violence," it said. Tesla Hypocrisy: Democrats Continue Investing In Elon Musk Company Despite Painting Him As A Villain Demonstrators around the U.S. held protests at Tesla dealerships on Saturday in what was billed as a "Tesla Takedown Global Day of Action." From Oregon to Massachusetts, Tesla cars and facilities have been vandalized in at least 10 locations this year. What began as protests against Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have escalated into violent incidents against the Trump ally's company, including shots fired at a building, destroyed dealership windows and charging stations set on fire. Fox News' Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report. Original article source: Idaho man hits pro-Tesla demonstrator with car after he exited his truck that had Trump flags: police
Fox News
31-03-2025
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Idaho man hits pro-Tesla demonstrator with car after he exited his truck that had Trump flags: police
A 70-year-old Idaho man was arrested for allegedly striking a pro-Tesla demonstrator with his car just after the victim exited a truck adorned with "pro-Trump flags," police say. Christopher Talbot of Meridian is now facing an aggravated battery charge following the incident Saturday outside of Boise. "At the time of the incident, a protest was taking place at [a] Tesla dealership, with approximately 30 protesters and an estimated 200 counter-protesters in attendance. The victim was identified as a counter-protester at the event," the Meridian Police Department said in a statement. "The preliminary investigation determined that 70-year-old Christopher Talbot of Meridian made an obscene gesture toward a 49-year-old victim before hitting him with his car. Reports indicate the victim had been driving a truck with pro-Trump flags and had just parked and exited his vehicle when Talbot stuck him with his car," police added. Investigators said the victim managed to drive himself to a local hospital where he received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. Talbot reportedly was arrested after the victim provided police with his license plate, which led officers to Talbot's home in Meridian. "The Meridian Police Department reminds people to respect everyone's right to protest and express their 1st Amendment Rights without resorting to violence," it said. Demonstrators around the U.S. held protests at Tesla dealerships on Saturday in what was billed as a "Tesla Takedown Global Day of Action." From Oregon to Massachusetts, Tesla cars and facilities have been vandalized in at least 10 locations this year. What began as protests against Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have escalated into violent incidents against the Trump ally's company, including shots fired at a building, destroyed dealership windows and charging stations set on fire.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Automotive
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Meet 'Tesla Shield,' the counter-protesters planning to show support for Elon Musk this weekend
Supporters of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump are organizing "Tesla Shield" counterprotests. Pro-Trump individuals have previously shown up at anti-Tesla protests. The "Tesla Takedown" movement is planning over 260 demonstrations at Tesla dealerships this weekend. The "Tesla Takedown" movement is planning its largest series of protests on Saturday — and supporters of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are gearing up for their own counterprotests. Referred to as "Tesla Shield" in some of the social media posts on Facebook and X, the supporters are trying to organize an answer to the Tesla Takedown demonstrations. The counter-protest effort appears to be smaller in nature. Business Insider identified fewer than a dozen posts organizing counter-protests. A Tesla Takedown organizer told Business Insider that more than 266 planned demonstrations had been confirmed, and the group was "getting updates hourly as new events are being added." One individual on X, who goes by the handle @PatriotDadEV2.0, wrote on March 23 that he "had enough" after seeing a group of protesters at a Tesla dealership in Columbus, and decided to "start an effort here to create a shield around the facility next time they show up." Their digital flyer, titled "Join the Tesla Shield," has since been reposted by other accounts on Facebook and X. Some are organizing counterprotests under different names. One user on X referred to the effort as "Takedown The Takedown" and shared details about a counterprotest planned for Saturday at a Tesla facility in Irvine, California. "Are you disturbed by the recent attacks and vandalism against Tesla facilities and owners?" X user @MichaelPhan wrote in the post. "Please make your own sign such as, "Thank you Elon" or, "I love Tesla" or whatever you want," they added. A pro-Trump organizer in New Jersey, Terry Beck, told NBC News that she was looking to organize a group of vehicles to meet protesters in Lawrenceville on Saturday. She said she supported Musk's work. "He's proven his record. I look up to him," she told NBC News. "Every person should look up to him." Some pro-Trump and pro-Tesla counterprotests have already taken place in recent weeks. One social media user posted a video on X showing a group of Trump supporters waving American flags while counter-protesting an anti-Musk protest in Westmont, Illinois in March. In Tennessee, counter-protesters also appeared at recent anti-Tesla protests, though some stumbled upon the event rather than organizing a formal effort, local publication The Tennessee Star reported on Monday. Another social media user posted a video on March 22 of a Cybertruck driver chanting "USA" while driving past a Tesla protest in Tennessee. Other Trump or Musk fans have suggested other ways to support the company. One user posted a poem about the cause on Truth Social and asked that people counter anti-Tesla efforts "by investing in Tesla stock" to show "unwavering support" for those helping MAGA efforts. The pro-Tesla efforts come as Tesla protests and vandalism incidents have ramped up around the country in response to Musk's political involvement with DOGE. Some of the incidents have involved graffiti, gunfire, and arson, pointed at Tesla buildings and vehicles. Several arrests have been made, with the latest occurring on Thursday following the damage of five Tesla vehicles, three of which were destroyed by fire, resulting in arson charges. The "Tesla Takedown" organization told BI that there were scheduled protests at Tesla dealerships and showrooms in Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington. The protest organizers hosted a virtual planning session last week with over 6,000 attendees, the organizers said. They said the Tesla Takedown movement stands for peaceful and nonviolent protests. Tesla did not respond to a request for comment. Read the original article on Business Insider
