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Authorities have arrested a man in connection with recent arson attacks in New Mexico. Jamison Wagner, 40, is facing federal charges for two separate attacks—one in February at the Tesla Albuquerque showroom and another in March at the office of the Republican Party of New Mexico, according to a release from the Department of Justice. CNN has reached out to Wagner’s attorney for comment.
“I can now report that on Saturday morning, our @FBIAlbuquerque team and the @ATFPhoenix arrested an individual who we believe to be responsible for the February arson attack on a New Mexico Tesla facility,” FBI Director Kash Patel posted on X Monday. “The evidence in this case stemmed from our ongoing investigation of the March arson attack on the New Mexico Republican Party HQ. Evidence recovered at the scene strongly suggests that this weekend, our brave agents prevented further planned arson attacks.
” Multiple Tesla facilities have recently been targeted by perpetrators setting fires to vehicles and vandalizing buildings. Amid protests against the car company, President Donald Trump has said he would seek to have these attacks designated as domestic terrorism . “Since January 2025, incidents targeting Tesla EVs have occurred in at least nine states,” a March 21 FBI public service announcement stated .
“These incidents have involved arson, gunfire, and vandalism, including graffiti expressing grievances against those the perpetrators perceive to be racists, fascists, or political opponents.” Tesla CEO Elon Musk has previously called the attacks “insane and deeply wrong.” “Tesla just makes electric cars and has done nothing to deserve these evil attacks,” Musk said .
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