by Blaine Howerton | NorthFortyNews.com
LOVELAND, CO – A Fort Collins man has been arrested following a dangerous incident at the Loveland Tesla dealership that put multiple people at risk.
On Thursday, March 13, the Loveland Police Department (LPD) arrested 24-year-old Jack Cooper Joe Frederick of Fort Collins. The arrest follows an ongoing investigation into repeated criminal activity at Love and Tessa Tesla, located at 1606 N. Lincoln Ave. in Loveland.
The investigation stems from a March 7 attack, during which an incendiary device was ignited and thrown at the Tesla dealership, landing between two vehicles. Several individuals inside—who were cleaning the building at the time—were endangered. A responding LPD officer acted swiftly, extinguishing the flames and preventing further harm.
In addition to the fire, rocks were thrown at the building and several vehicles, causing property damage.
Frederick was booked into the Larimer County Jail on multiple felony charges, including:
- Use of an Explosive or Incendiary Device During a Felony (Class 2 Felony)
- Possession of Explosives or an Incendiary Device (Class 5 Felony)
- Second-Degree Arson (Business Damage $5,000 – $20,000) (Class 5 Felony)
- Criminal Mischief (Business Damage $5,000 – $19,999) (Class 5 Felony)
- Criminal Attempt to Commit a Class 5 or 6 Felony (Class 6 Felony)
Community Assistance Needed
The Loveland Police Department is urging anyone with additional information regarding this incident or Frederick’s activities to come forward.
- Call the LPD Tip Line at (970) 962-2032
- Contact Larimer County Crime Stoppers at (970) 221-6868
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