Comprehensive investigative efforts by local and federal authorities have led to the apprehension of a second suspect, raising questions about the motives behind the dangerous assault on Tesla dealership.
Crucial Insights on the Incident:
- Authorities arrested 24-year-old Cooper Jo Frederick, a Fort Collins resident, linking him directly to the incendiary attack on Tesla vehicles.
- Immediate response by Loveland police prevented catastrophic damage and potential loss of life.
- Frederick faces multiple felony charges, including possession and use of explosive devices, with penalties potentially totaling more than three decades behind bars.
By Samuel A. Lopez – USA Herald
In a decisive move following intensive investigation, Loveland Police Department officials announced the arrest of Cooper Jo Frederick on Thursday, March 13, 2025, stemming from his alleged involvement in a dangerous and highly publicized arson attack targeting the local Tesla dealership.
The incident occurred late at night on March 7, 2025, at the Tesla dealership located at 1690 Loveland Avenue. According to eyewitness accounts and initial police reports, Frederick allegedly ignited and hurled an incendiary device between two parked Tesla vehicles, triggering a fire that posed a serious threat to several people who were inside the dealership cleaning at the time. Loveland police officers arrived promptly at the scene and were instrumental in containing and extinguishing the blaze before it could escalate, safeguarding both human life and further loss of property.
In addition to the incendiary attack, investigators also reported significant damage caused by rocks thrown at the dealership’s structure and vehicles, resulting in damages estimated between $5,000 and $20,000. The extensive nature of the attack raised immediate concerns about potential motives and whether it was an isolated incident or part of a broader criminal pattern.
Loveland Police Chief Tim Doran praised the diligent efforts of his team, “The Loveland Police Department is incredibly thankful for the work of our Criminal Investigations” particularly emphasizing the collaborative role of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Cooper Jo Frederick is now facing multiple felony charges, including:
