A woman is suspected in a string of vandalism against a Colorado Tesla dealership that included Molotov cocktails thrown at vehicles, the words “Nazi cars” spray painted on the building and a message that appeared to be directed against Tesla founder Elon Musk, according to court documents. Lucy Grace Nelson was arrested Monday in Loveland after police said she returned to the dealership there with “additional incendiary devices” and materials used in vandalism. Police are still investigating her alleged motive, department spokesperson Chris Padgett said. The case comes amid rising concerns voiced by Democrats and some Republicans about Musk’s influence over the administration of President Donald Trump and follows recent protests at Tesla storerooms elsewhere in the U.S. Nelson was arrested on state charges of using an incendiary device or explosives during a felony, criminal mischief and criminal attempt to commit a felony in connection with the vandalism Monday, police said. However, police said they are working with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and federal charges were likely. Nelson, who posted bond and was released from jail Tuesday, did not immediately respond to a telephone message on Wednesday.
siehe auch: Suspect accused of throwing explosive devices at Tesla vehicles, defacing ‘Nazi’ cars at dealership. Police arrested a 40-year-old woman accused of spray painting a Tesla dealership with the words “Nazi cars” and throwing Molotov cocktails at vehicles on the property in the latest apparent protest against chief executive Elon Musk. Officers from the Loveland Police Department in Colorado arrested Lucy Grace Nelson, who formerly identified as Justin Thomas Nelson, just before midnight on Monday, according to a press release. She had returned to the local Tesla dealer with more explosive devices and vandalism materials, police said. At least four cars worth a combined $220,000 had explosive devices thrown at them, which were made from empty liquor bottles, according to the arrest affidavit.