24-year-old suspect arrested for Tesla dealership arson, vandalism – 9News.com KUSA
To stream 9NEWS on your phone, you need the 9NEWS app.Next up in 5Example video title will go here for this videoNext up in 5Example video title will go here for this videoLOVELAND, Colo. — A second suspect has been arrested on suspicion of causing damage to a Tesla dealership in Loveland, police said on Friday.The arrest stems from a March 7 incident at the dealership, at 1606 N. Lincoln Ave., when an incendiary device was ignited and thrown at the building. The device landed between two vehicles and caught fire, which a responding officer extinguished. The building and several vehicles were also damaged by rocks, the Loveland Police Department said.”What would appear to be rocks were thrown at the window, and our theory is that the individual tried to break the glass on the side of the building in order to place the incendiary device inside to create even more damage,” said Police Chief Tim Doran at the time of the incident.Cooper Jo Frederick, 24, of Fort Collins, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of:This was the fifth time in five weeks that the Tesla dealership was targeted, with previous incidents occurring on Jan. 29, Feb. 2, Feb. 7 and Feb. 24. Past attacks have included offensive graffiti and Molotov cocktails.The Feb. 24 vandalism resulted in the arrest of Lucy Nelson, 40, who faces federal charges. Anyone with information on the vandalism or on Frederick can contact the Loveland Police Department Tip Line at 970-962-2032 or Larimer County Crime Stoppers at 970-221-6868.
