Tesla Firebombing Suspect Arrested In FBI Raid

1. Arrest Made: Jamison Wagner arrested shirtless by the FBI in New Mexico after two Tesla firebombing attacks.
2. Crimes Detailed: Tesla showroom and GOP office hit with arson, anti-Elon graffiti, and swastikas.
3. Evidence Found: Stencils, firebombs, and incriminating surveillance footage led to Wagner’s capture.
4. No Plea Deal: AG Pam Bondi vows no leniency, calling the attacks “domestic terrorism.”
5. Task Force Active: FBI and federal agencies formed a special unit to crack down on similar threats.

Jamison Wagner, the suspect in a pair of firebombing attacks—including one targeting a Tesla showroom—was hauled out of his New Mexico home shirtless after an early-morning FBI raid on Saturday. Agents stormed his residence and captured the 40-year-old wearing only a pair of shorts, ending weeks of investigation.

FBI Cracks Down on Tesla Firebombing and GOP Attack

The case stems from two recent attacks. On February 9, Wagner allegedly firebombed a Tesla showroom in Albuquerque, setting two vehicles ablaze and spray-painting the building and cars with graffiti, including swastikas and “Die Elon.” Then on March 30, he reportedly targeted the Republican Party office in New Mexico, tagging it with “ICE = KKK” and damaging the entrance.

Authorities linked Wagner to the crimes after surveillance footage revealed a white 2015 Hyundai Accent, which matched his car. A search of his home revealed eight suspected incendiary devices and a stencil that matched the graffiti from the GOP office.

Suspect Faces Terror Charges for Tesla Firebombing

Wagner now faces two federal counts of malicious damage or destruction of property. Each charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. The Department of Justice stated that these acts are being treated as domestic terrorism, due to the political nature of the attacks and the use of violence to intimidate.

He is also a listed member of 500 Queer Scientists, an LGBT advocacy group, and is known to post activist content online. During the raid, FBI agents from a newly formed task force on Tesla-related violence led the operation with support from the ATF and the Counterterrorism Division.

Officials Warn of Surge in Political Violence

FBI spokesperson Ben Williamson credited the swift arrest to collaboration between federal and local law enforcement. “Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi made it clear these attacks wouldn’t go unanswered,” he told The Post.

Bondi echoed that stance Monday. “There will be no deals. We’re treating these acts as terrorism,” she said in a statement. “You cannot burn, bomb, or vandalize your way through disagreement. Crimes have consequences.”

Tesla and GOP Targeted Amid Political Tensions

Wagner’s graffiti made direct references to Elon Musk and the Tesla brand, referring to it as “Tesla Nazi Inc.” The GOP office attack came during heightened tensions between supporters and critics of Musk’s new government role.

While Tesla has faced protests in the past, law enforcement says this marks the most violent escalation yet. The FBI’s dedicated task force, announced last month, was formed specifically to stop attacks on Tesla sites nationwide.

Officials confirmed Wagner will remain in custody until trial and will not be offered a plea deal. The DOJ aims to use this case as a deterrent against future politically motivated attacks.