The New Mexico man has been charged with a recent arson attack on a Tesla dealer and a local Republican building, the Justice Department said Monday.
Albuquerque resident Jamison Wagner, 40, was arrested over the weekend after authorities discovered “substantial evidence” linked to the attack while searching for his home. He is charged with two counts of two malicious damages or destruction of property by a fire or explosive, and will continue to be detained as a detention hearing continues.
“Let’s make this the final lesson for those taking part in this ongoing wave of political violence.” Attorney General Pamela Bondi said. “We arrest you, we will indict you, and we will not negotiate. The crime will have consequences.”
The attack on the Tesla facility came on February 9th, when the Tesla Albuquerque showroom was targeted for an arson attack. Two Tesla vehicles were involved in the fire, with one remaining.
Behind the building, authorities found graffiti painted in red and black paint and six other vehicles, including the phrases “Die Elon,” “Tesla Nazi Inc,” and “Die Tesla Nazi,” authorities said.
The suspect was filmed on surveillance video carrying a white box, wearing black clothes and a mask. March 30th, A second arson attack occurred Republican New Mexico (RPNM) office.
The attack significantly damaged the entrance and building entrance. At the site, investigators collected crushed glass and metal lids from what appeared to be two or three glass containers.
Two of the lids carry the handwritten capital “I” or “H” and have similar appearance to the letters seen on the lids of the Tesla scene glass container, authorities said.
At the time of the attack, the New Mexico GOP said the arson was “part of a disturbing pattern of politically motivated violence that plagued our country.
New Mexico GOP Chair Amy Barrera would like to thank them for their work in the case.
“The FBI and ATF are grateful for the hard work that has arrested the person responsible for these heinous conduct,” Barela said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “The attack on our headquarters wasn’t just an attack on the buildings. It was an attack on the democratic process and the values we cherish. We are relieved that no one was harmed and committed to ensuring that justice is provided.”
“This will send a clear message to anyone who may be considering similar actions. “Trying to silence through violence, intimidation, or threats is not the way Republicans or freedom-loving Americans negotiate. We stand strong in the face of hatred and continue to defend our right to participate freely and safely in the political process.”
Graffiti with the phrase “Ice = KKK” was found on the walls of the building. Security video filmed a white sedan approaching the building. A flash of light was discovered before someone got out of the car and the suspect was kicked out, federal prosecutors said.
Investigators determined that the car was a Hyundai accent between 2012 and 2015. We also determined that a homemade baking device using glass containers and flammable liquids would be used in both attacks.
Wagner coincides with the suspect’s physical description in both scenes, and owns a 2015 white Hyundai accent, prosecutors said.
During the search of his home, the FBI and alcohol, cigarettes, firearms and explosives (ATFs) found multiple evidence linking him to the Arsons. Particularly the polystyrene material found in improvised napalms used in the Tesla fire.
FBI Director Kash Patel I gave evidence on the spot “It strongly suggests that our brave agents have prevented further planned arson attacks this weekend.”
Tesla’s facility has been targeted for violence against CEO Elon Musk and his work with the Trump administration for months.
“Hurling a Firebomb is not a political protest,” Assistant Attorney General Todd Blanche said. “It is a dangerous felony to which we prosecute to the fullest. The impressive work by law enforcement in New Mexico sends a clear message to all perpetrators of shameful attacks on Tesla facilities and political facilities.
