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FBI, ATF and Lacey Police Investigate Early‑Morning Explosion That Damaged Tesla Supercharger
Summary
Lacey Police, with the FBI and ATF, said an early‑morning April 8 explosion damaged a Tesla Supercharger at South Sound Center; authorities released suspect images and are seeking public tips and footage.
Lacey Police, joined by the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, said they are investigating an early‑morning April 8 explosion that damaged a Tesla Supercharger in the South Sound Center shopping area and are asking the public to provide photos, videos or other tips.
The incident occurred at about 1:34 a.m. on April 8 in the 600 block of Sleater‑Kinney Road SE, authorities said. Lacey Police said the damage to the charging station and a nearby transformer led investigators to treat the event as most likely an intentional criminal act, and the department requested a joint investigation with the FBI and ATF.
Why it matters: FBI and ATF involvement brings federal investigative resources and the case is being handled with an elevated public‑safety posture. The FBI said it is treating the incident “as if it were a domestic terrorism incident,” a status that broadens investigative resources and public appeals while motive remains under investigation.
Lacey Police Chief Almoda said officers and first responders…
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