A woman has been arrested and charged after allegedly planting explosives and vandalizing a Tesla dealership multiple times. According to police, 40-year-old Lucy Grace Nelson was taken into custody on Monday following an extensive investigation by the Loveland Police Department. The arrest comes after the dealership was targeted at least five times since January 29.
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One of the most shocking incidents involved a Molotov cocktail being thrown at a Tesla Cybertruck, raising serious safety concerns for the dealership and its employees. Authorities say Nelson’s actions escalated over several weeks, leading to her being charged with multiple felonies, according to PEOPLE.
Series of Attacks at Tesla Dealership
According to reports, the first attack occurred on January 29, when an unidentified suspect threw a Molotov cocktail at a Tesla Cybertruck parked at the dealership. The explosive failed to ignite, but the act of violence raised alarms among law enforcement.
Since then, at least five additional acts of vandalism have been reported at the Loveland Tesla dealership:
- January 29: Molotov cocktail thrown at Cybertruck
- February 2: The word “Nazi” spray-painted on the dealership’s sign
- Multiple Incidents: Additional graffiti, damage to property, and suspicious activity
After weeks of investigation, police identified Lucy Grace Nelson as the prime suspect and took her into custody.
What Charges Is Lucy Grace Nelson Facing?
Nelson was booked into the Larimer County Jail on multiple charges, including:
Use of explosives or incendiary devices during a felony Criminal mischief Criminal attempt to commit a Class 3 felony
Authorities have not yet released a motive, but her repeated attacks suggest a deep-seated resentment toward Tesla or its operations.
She was later released on a $100,000 cash surety but the investigation is ongoing.
