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Man Who Set Fire to a Mesa Tesla Dealership Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
Ian William Moses was sentenced to five years in prison for arson and graffiti, with authorities calling the attack politically motivated and emphasizing public safety risks.
- On Jan. 13, Ian William Moses, 35, of Mesa, was sentenced to five years in prison and three years of probation by U.S. District Judge Diane Humetewa.
- On April 28, 2025, Moses poured liquid on three Tesla vehicles and spray-painted `THEIF` at the dealership near Southern Avenue and Sossaman Road, described as 'politically fueled' by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
- Surveillance cameras show Moses dressed as seen on video, Mesa police apprehended him about a quarter mile from the dealership with a hand-drawn map with a box labeled `T`, and firefighters quickly put out flames on the silver Tesla Cybertruck.
- On Jan. 13, Ian William Moses pleaded guilty to five counts, with a sentence including three years supervised release, following his indictment by the federal grand jury.
- U.S. Attorney Timothy Courchaine said Moses's actions endangered the public and first responders, adding that restitution will be set at a hearing on April 13.
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Arizona Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Arson Attack on Tesla Dealership
A 35-year-old man who set fire to a Tesla Cybertruck and attempted to burn down a Tesla dealership in Mesa, Arizona, has been sentenced to five years in prison followed by three years of probation.
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