ABC News February 27, 2025

Woman caught trying to plant explosive devices at Tesla dealership

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A woman in Colorado has been arrested after police caught her with explosives at a Tesla dealership, police said.

The 40-year-old suspect, Lucy Grace Nelson, was arrested on Monday after the Loveland Police Department launched an "extensive investigation" on Jan. 29 following a series of vandalizations with incendiary devices at the Tesla Dealership in Loveland, Colorado, according to a statement from the police released on Wednesday.

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"On Monday evening, Nelson returned to Loveland Tesla while in possession of additional incendiary devices, along with materials attributed to vandalism," the Loveland Police Department said. "Detectives apprehended Nelson prior to further damage occurring."

Larimer County Sheriff's Office via AP
This Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 booking photo provided by the Larimer County Sheriff's Office shows Lucy Grace Nelson, a suspect arrested in connection with a string of vandalism at a Colorado Tesla dealership.

Nelson was immediately arrested and booked into the Larimer County Jail after being charged with explosives or incendiary devices use during felony, criminal mischief and criminal attempt to commit a Class 3 felony, authorities said.

She was issued with a $100,000 cash surety bond following the charges.

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"The Loveland Police Department continues to work closely with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' Denver Field Division, with Federal charges likely to follow," police said.

The investigation is currently open and ongoing.