Loveland, CO – Loveland police have arrested a suspect in connection with a string of vandalism incidents at the Loveland Tesla dealership, including the discovery of incendiary devices at the scene.
On Monday, February 24, 2025, just before midnight, 40-year-old Lucy Grace Nelson was taken into custody following a month-long investigation that began on January 29. Detectives arrested Nelson at the dealership while allegedly carrying additional incendiary devices and materials connected to previous acts of vandalism. Authorities intervened before further damage could occur.
Charges and Investigation
Nelson was booked into the Larimer County Jail on the following charges:
- Use of Explosives or Incendiary Devices During a Felony – Class 2 Felony (CRS 18-12-109(4))
- Criminal Mischief ($2,000 – $5,000 in damages) – Class 6 Felony (CRS 18-4-501(1)(4)(d))
- Criminal Attempt to Commit a Class 3 Felony – Class 4 Felony (CRS 18-2-101(4))
A $100,000 cash surety bond was issued by Magistrate Sage.
Federal Charges May Follow
The Loveland Police Department is collaborating with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Denver Field Division, and additional federal charges are expected.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this case—or about Nelson, who has also used the alias Justin Thomas Nelson—to contact:
- Loveland Police Department Tip Line: (970) 962-2032
- Larimer County Crime Stoppers: (970) 221-6868
Ongoing Investigation
As this case unfolds, additional details may emerge. The Loveland Police Department emphasizes that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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