Police chief slams ‘troubling’ release of Tesla arson suspect

Police chief slams ‘troubling’ release of Tesla arson suspect


A Colorado police chief noted how “disappointed” he was in the criminal justice system that allowed Lucy Grace Nelson, formerly known as Justin Thomas Nelson, to be released from custody after being arrested on arson and vandalism charges at a Tesla dealership.

Nelson pleaded not guilty on Tuesday after being arrested in February for allegedly being involved in multiple incidents of vandalism and using an explosive device at a Tesla dealership in Loveland, Colorado.

Nelson was confronted by police at the dealership on Feb. 24, where evidence of gasoline, empty bottles, and other items were found in the transgender suspect’s car.

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Police believe Nelson is linked to a series of vandalism incidents at the Tesla dealership, including throwing Molotov cocktails in the parking lot and spraying

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