Woman Accused of Trying to Plant Explosive Devices at Colo. Tesla Dealership

Mar. 15, 2025

Lucy Grace Nelson.Photo:Larimer County Sheriff’s Office via AP

Larimer County Sheriff’s Office via AP

A woman has been arrested after being accused of planting explosive devices at a Colorado Tesla dealership.

Police initiated an “extensive investigation” on Jan. 29 after the dealership was vandalized “several times." Incendiary devices were also discovered at the premises.

The dealership has been vandalized 5 times since Jan. 29,9News reports.

On Feb. 7, the affidavit reportedly states, four to five Molotov cocktails were hurled at vehicles on the property. On Feb. 11, per the affidavit9News viewed, a security guard removed someone from the dealership while they were in the process of spray painting the words “F*** Musk.”

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Federal charges are “likely” to be filed against Nelson, the Loveland Police Department said in its statement.

The suspect was booked into Loveland County Jail and charged with use of explosives or incendiary devices during a felony, criminal mischief and criminal attempt to commit a Class 3 felony.

Nelson’s bond was set at $100,000 cash surety. Nelson is no longer in custody after posting bond, perNBC News.

PEOPLE was unable to immediately reach the Loveland Police Department for comment. It was not immediately clear if Nelson has retained an attorney.

source: people.com