Loveland Tesla Fire Suspect Faces Federal Domestic Terrorism Charges
In case you missed it, Northern Colorado has been a focus point for global news. Multiple people attempted to set the service center for Tesla in Loveland on fire.
The incident happened on March 7.
Loveland police say that an incendiary device was thrown at vehicles, which caused the fire. There have been multiple reports and arrests made for vandalism of the Tesla facility.
In February, a 42-year-old woman vandalized the facility with graffiti. However, we are specifically talking about a different crime with much larger consequences.
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About Loveland Tesla Crime
The Loveland Police Department announced that an arrest has been made regarding the March 7 fire. The man’s name is Cooper Frederick. He is a 24-year-old resident of Fort Collins. According to CNN, Frederick was arrested on March 13 in Frisco, Texas.
The United States Department of Justice says that the crime was an act of domestic terrorism, in an official statement. They are seeking 20 years in prison for the act. This is officially going to be a federal crime.
The official statement is below.
Frederick Was Already Arrested in Colorado Before Fleeing to Texas
According to the Coloradoan, Frederick was arrested by the Loveland Police Department and secured a $20,000 bond. He was released and went to Texas.
Pamela Bondi also sent a message to Frederick by saying, “You can run, but you can not hide”.
There are no reports on why Frederick went to Texas specifically. We will be finding out more information as this story continues to develop.
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