Justice Department charges three people over alleged Tesla vandalism, arson

Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday announced that three people have been charged over the alleged vandalism of Tesla properties, two days after she labeled individuals who attack the company as "domestic terrorists." 

Multiple Tesla cars, charging stations and dealerships have been vandalized since the company's CEO Elon Musk began leading the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency. 

Bondi revealed that the three people were connected to attacks in Salem, Oregon; Loveland, Colorado; and Charleston, South Carolina, and claimed those who attack the company would face the "full force of the law," per ABC News. 

"The days of committing crimes without consequence have ended," Bondi said in a statement. "Let this be a warning: if you join this wave of domestic terrorism against Tesla properties, the Department of Justice will put you behind bars."

It is not clear what the people have been charged with, but the Justice Department labeled the individuals as "arsonists." The charges carry a minimum penalty of five years in prison, and a maximum of 20 years in prison.

The attorney general on Tuesday said she would also continue investigating other attacks against the company, including the attacks on charging stations in Boston and Tesla cyber-trucks being set on fire in Seattle.

Musk on Thursday said that his company has increased security at its stores nationwide in response to the uptick in vandalism.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.