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April 14, 2025
Crime
Politics

DOJ Charges Suspect in Arson Attacks on Tesla Showroom, GOP Office.

PULSE POINTS:

❓What Happened: Federal authorities detained a man following arson incidents at a Tesla showroom and the Republican Party headquarters in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

👥 Who’s Involved: Jamison Wagner, aged 40, is the suspect in these arson attacks.

📍Where & When: The attacks took place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with the Republican Party office fire reported on March 30, 2025, and the Tesla showroom attack occurring on February 9.

💬 Key Quote: Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated, “Hurling firebombs is not political protest… it is a dangerous felony that we will prosecute to the maximum extent.”

⚠️ Impact: Wagner faces charges that could lead to up to 20 years in prison per count if found guilty.

IN FULL:

A 40-year-old New Mexico man has been apprehended by federal authorities in relation to arson attacks targeting both a Tesla showroom and the Republican Party headquarters in Albuquerque. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the arrest of Jamison Wagner on Monday, charging him with two federal counts of malicious damage or destruction of property by fire or explosives.

The arrest comes amid a number of recent arrests for attacks and acts of vandalism against Tesla properties and vehicles. Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, have been the target of increasingly violent leftist rhetoric over the billionaire technology mogul’s work with President Donald J. Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—tasked with rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in federal agencies. Wagner’s February 9 arson attack on the Tesla showroom also included the defacement of the building with graffiti carrying incendiary messages against Musk. Two electric vehicles were burned in the Tesla showroom attack, with one being seriously damaged.

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has made it clear that such actions are being treated as severe crimes, emphasizing in a statement, “Hurling firebombs is not political protest… it is a dangerous felony that we will prosecute to the maximum extent.”

In late March, Wagner followed up his Tesla showroom attack, this time targeting the Republican Party of New Mexico’s (RPNM) headquarters in Albuquerque using several incendiary devices. The fire damaged the front door and entryway of the RPNM office, and Wagner again defaced the building exterior with graffiti—this time stating “ICE=KKK.”

Wagner is currently in federal custody pending a hearing regarding his detention. He faces upwards of 20 years in prison on each count if convicted.

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March 20, 2024
Crime
Immigration
News

Afghan Refugee, Not ‘White Supremacist’ Convicted in Muslim Community Murder.

Afghan refugee Muhammad Syed was convicted on Monday of first-degree murder in the shooting of 41-year-old Aftab Hussein in 2022 in New Mexico. This case marks one of three murders in Albuquerque’s Muslim community last summer. Syed is also due to stand trial for the other two alleged murders in the upcoming months.

During the trial, prosecutors unveiled cell phone data pinpointing Syed’s presence at the crime scene during the time of the shooting. A ballistics expert corroborated this, testifying that the bullet casings and projectiles from the crime scene matched a rifle found hidden under Syed’s bed.

While defense counsels disputed these claims, alleging a lack of concrete proof that Syed fired the weapon, the defense decided against calling witnesses. Syed declined to testify.

The prosecutions did not propose a motive for Syed’s actions nor talked about Syed’s interactions with Hussein before the murder. Amidst the sequence of three perplexing murders, the investigation initially suspected the perpetrator was a white supremacist who was motivated by religious or racial prejudice. After following the false white supremacist narrative – pushed by the corporate media – investigators eventually came to suspect a member of the area Muslim community.

Syed, alleged to have a history of violence, settled in the U.S. years before the murders occurred. His counsel previously argued against allowing the jury to hear allegations of domestic violence as they did not result in convictions. Syed has also been implicated in the murders of a city planner, Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, and Naeem Hussain, both of whom were shot dead in separate incidents.

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Afghan refugee Muhammad Syed was convicted on Monday of first-degree murder in the shooting of 41-year-old Aftab Hussein in 2022 in New Mexico. This case marks one of three murders in Albuquerque’s Muslim community last summer. Syed is also due to stand trial for the other two alleged murders in the upcoming months. show more
new mexico
September 12, 2023
News

New Mexico Sheriff Refuses To Enforce Unconstitutional Gun Ban.

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is facing opposition from state law enforcement officials following her attempt to ban the use of concealed and open carry permits based on violent crime rates. Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen called the 30-day “public health order” unconstitutional during a press conference. Grisham issued the emergency order in response to recent instances of gun violence, but Sheriff Allen claims that law enforcement does not agree with the decision. Grisham has fired back at Allen, ordering him to enforce the order and stating that leaders need to stand up for victims of violent crime.

The temporary suspension of open and concealed carry applies to most public places in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. Violators could face civil penalties and fines of up to $5,000. While state police are responsible for enforcing the order, not all law enforcement officials, including the district attorney, support it. Grisham defended her decision, citing recent shootings in Albuquerque as the reason for the order.

Among the incidents mentioned were the shooting outside an Albuquerque Isotopes’ field that left an 11-year-old boy dead, the shooting of a 5-year-old girl who was asleep in a mobile home, and a 14-year-old boy using his father’s gun to shoot and kill his friend. Grisham said she expects legal challenges to what many are calling a blatantly unconstitutional order but believes the action, regardless of legality, was necessary to address the issue of gun violence.

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New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is facing opposition from state law enforcement officials following her attempt to ban the use of concealed and open carry permits based on violent crime rates. Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen called the 30-day "public health order" unconstitutional during a press conference. Grisham issued the emergency order in response to recent instances of gun violence, but Sheriff Allen claims that law enforcement does not agree with the decision. Grisham has fired back at Allen, ordering him to enforce the order and stating that leaders need to stand up for victims of violent crime. show more