A college student, Owen McIntire, was arrested in Boston after allegedly launching a Molotov cocktail at a Tesla dealership in Missouri while home on spring break. He was charged with unlawful possession of an unregistered destructive device and malicious damage by fire of any property used in interstate commerce. A Kansas City Police officer near the Tesla Center saw smoke rising from a parked Cybertruck and found a Molotov cocktail nearby. The fire spread to a second vehicle and damaged two Tesla charging stations. McIntire was caught on video footage throwing the Molotov cocktails and DNA evidence confirmed he was the perpetrator.
Agents and forensic experts from the ATF recovered key evidence, including the Molotov cocktails used in the arson at the Tesla dealership. Authorities found video footage of McIntire throwing the devices at the trucks before walking away. The hat he was wearing during the crime was later found near the dealership and DNA evidence matched his, leading to his arrest. U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel both warned those contemplating similar actions that they will be caught, prosecuted, and face serious consequences for their crimes.
Owen McIntire’s arrest was the second of the week for crimes targeting Tesla vehicles. The FBI, ATF, and local law enforcement are actively investigating these incidents, which include arson, gunfire, and vandalism at Tesla dealerships and charging stations in at least 9 states. The authorities are working together to hold those responsible for these dangerous and illegal actions accountable for their crimes. U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel have both issued warnings to anybody considering similar criminal activities against Tesla properties.
The damage caused by the arson at the Kansas City Tesla Center was significant, with two Cybertrucks and charging stations being destroyed. The total value of the property damaged in the fire was estimated at over $300,000. Authorities are working diligently to gather evidence and hold those responsible for these crimes accountable. FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized the seriousness of these actions and the commitment of law enforcement to arrest and prosecute those involved in targeting Tesla vehicles and properties.
The FBI, ATF, and local law enforcement are actively investigating the incidents targeting Tesla properties across multiple states. These crimes include arson, gunfire, and vandalism and have caused significant damage to vehicles and charging stations. Authorities are urging anyone with information about these incidents to come forward and assist in the investigation. U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel have both issued warnings to individuals considering similar criminal activities that they will be caught, prosecuted, and face severe penalties for their actions.
The arrest of Owen McIntire in Boston for arson at a Tesla dealership in Missouri highlights the serious consequences of targeting Tesla properties. McIntire was charged with multiple offenses related to the destruction of property and possession of unregistered explosive devices. U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel have both emphasized the severity of these crimes and the commitment of law enforcement to apprehend and prosecute those responsible. The investigation into these incidents is ongoing, and authorities are working diligently to bring the perpetrators to justice.
