Tesla arson suspect arrested in Arizona after fiery assault on Cybertruck
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Police in Arizona arrested a suspected arsonist at a Tesla dealership after he allegedly lit a newly delivered Cybertruck on fire.

Mesa police responded just before 2:00 a.m. on Monday, April 28, to reports of an explosion at the Tesla Service Center in Mesa, Ariz. 

Witnesses reported smoke and flames near the building, which officers determined were coming from a newly delivered Tesla Cybertruck.

Footage from Fox News affiliate, KSAZ-TV, captured federal and state law enforcement surrounding the Tesla dealership after the fire was put out.

The Mesa Police Department has revealed its cooperation with federal authorities, with further charges against Moses expected as the investigation progresses.

Donald Trump and Elon Musk walk by a red Tesla vehicle parked outside the White House

Trump and Elon show off Teslas on the White House Lawn March 11, 2025. (Getty Images)

This arrest is part of a larger nationwide campaign aimed at Musk’s enterprises, led by demonstrators who oppose the billionaire’s links to the Trump administration.

Fox News Digital has reported on recent Tesla vandalism incidents nationwide. 

In Minnesota, a man is charged with causing $20,000 worth of harm to Tesla cars. Security cameras in Florida recorded two individuals crashing through a dealership gate and making off with a Tesla. Additionally, a Las Vegas resident who assaulted a Tesla dealership is currently confronting federal allegations.
Police and federal authorities emerge from their vehicle

Federal and local authorities are continuing to investigate the scene of a Tesla Cybertruck arson incident on Monday, April 28, 2025. (KSAZ-TV)

In March, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice would pursue federal charges against vandalizers.

“The swarm of violent attacks on Tesla property is nothing short of domestic terrorism,” she said. “We will continue investigations that impose severe consequences on those involved in these attacks, including those operating behind the scenes to coordinate and fund these crimes.”

Officials have urged anyone with additional information about the suspected arson incident to come forward as the investigation continues.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the Mesa Police Department and Tesla Inc. for comment.
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