Owen McIntire, a 19-year-old UMass Boston student from Kansas City, has been charged with federal offenses after allegedly using Molotov cocktails to attack a Tesla dealership. Following his arrest, he faced charges including unlawful possession of a destructive device and malicious damage by fire. This incident is part of a broader series of attacks against Tesla vehicles, likely influenced by political discontent with CEO Elon Musk's activities. Law enforcement emphasizes that while protests are lawful, violence is not acceptable and will be prosecuted.
"Peacefully protesting is protected activity. Arson and destruction of property are violent crimes," said James Crowley, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Boston Division.
"Today, the FBI and ATF arrested Owen McIntire for allegedly arming himself with a dangerous incendiary device and launching it, under the cloak of darkness," Crowley added.
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