Authorities in Massachusetts are actively searching for the individual responsible for setting fire to a group of Tesla superchargers at The Point Shopping Center in Littleton. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. on Monday, prompting a response from the Littleton police and fire departments.
Upon arrival, firefighters discovered multiple Tesla superchargers engulfed in flames, emitting heavy, dark smoke. A total of seven chargers sustained damage as a result of the fire. The Littleton Electric Light & Water Department swiftly disconnected power to the devices, and the State Police Fire Investigation Unit, operating under the State Fire Marshal's office, was promptly notified.
Following an assessment of the scene, investigators from Littleton Fire, Littleton Police, and State Police collectively concluded that the fire was deliberately set, as indicated by the evidence present. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries resulting from the incident.
Individuals with any pertinent information regarding the arson are urged to contact the Arson Watch Reward Program Hotline at 800-682-9229. The program offers rewards of up to $5,000 for information leading to the resolution, prevention, or detection of arson crimes, with the option for tipsters to remain anonymous.
In a separate but related development, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado recently announced charges against a 42-year-old individual in connection with an incident at a Colorado Tesla dealership. The suspect, identified as Lucy Grace Nelson, also known as Justin Thomas Nelson, faces charges including malicious destruction of property, use of explosives or incendiary devices, felony criminal mischief, and criminal attempt to commit felonies.
This incident is the latest in a series of apparent protests targeting Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The Loveland Police Department was involved in the investigation that led to the charges against Nelson.
