PLANO, Texas — The U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Tuesday that a man that was arrested in North Texas for vandalism of a Tesla dealership in Colorado is facing federal charges.
Cooper Jo Frederick, 24, is accused of firebombing a Tesla dealership in Loveland, Colorado, according to a post on X from AG Bondi. Bondi called the recent rise in vandalism against Tesla as “domestic terrorism” and “violence against Americans.”
“If you take part in the wave of domestic terrorism against Tesla properties, we will find you, arrest you, and put you behind bars,” said Bondi.
In her announcement, Bondi said the incident occurred on March 7 and that the DOJ is seeking 20 years in prison for Frederick.
Frederick was arrested in Plano on Monday, according to officials.
On March 7, an incendiary device was ignited and thrown at the Tesla building, landing between two vehicles. There were several people inside, who were cleaning the building, but responding police quickly put out the fire, according to a news release from the Loveland Police Department.
On March 13, Frederick was arrested by Loveland police and charged with possessing an explosive or incendiary device, use of an explosive or incendiary device during a felony, second-degree arson to a business, criminal mischief and criminal attempt to commit a class 6 felony.
20 years. No negotiating.
— Pam Bondi - News and Commentary (@PamBondi_AG) April 1, 2025
The DOJ is prosecuting the Tesla firebombing as a federal crime.
If you target Americans with violence, this is what’s coming. pic.twitter.com/JhXy1zTE8u