A Mesa man, Ian William Moses, has been indicted by federal grand jury for Maliciously Damaging Property and Vehicles in Interstate Commerce by Means of Fire.
The Department of Justice alleges that Moses was at the Tesla dealership in Mesa shortly before 2 a.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025, wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, tan ballcap, grey pants, black boots, and a black mask. He also carried a red plastic gas can and a black backpack. While in the Tesla parking lot, Moses was captured on video as he placed fire starter logs next to the dealership building. Moses then poured gasoline onto the starter logs, the building, and three Tesla vehicles. At around 1:38 a.m., Moses ignited the starter logs, causing a fire that destroyed a silver Tesla Cybertruck. Video shows Moses leaving the dealership on a dark colored bicycle shortly thereafter.
Mesa police officers arrested Moses approximately a quarter mile from the Tesla dealership at around 3 a.m., still dressed in the same clothes as he was seen wearing at the scene. After his arrest, officers found a hand drawn map of the area in Moses’ pocket, which included a box with the letter “T” marking the dealership’s location.
“I would like to recognize the outstanding efforts of the Superstition District Patrol officers who played a crucial role in this investigation. Their swift action in identifying and monitoring the suspicious van parked near the dealership was critical to the success of this operation. I am truly grateful for their diligent police work,” said Mesa Police Chief Ken Cost. “Special thanks also go to the Mesa Police specialty units and the partnering agencies involved. Your collaboration was instrumental in bringing this suspect to justice and enhancing the safety of our community.”
Each count of conviction for Malicious Damage to Property in Interstate Commerce carries a minimum penalty of 5 years and up to a maximum of 20 years imprisonment and a fine of $250,000.
This Soy Boy deserves everything he gets while he serves out his time in Florence. Don’t forget to bring a large jar of Vaseline, Mr Moses…….you’re gonna need it!
For what. Hate? This is a dummy that has been influenced by the hatred spread by the leadership of the Democrats. Like Mark Kelly for instance. Burn, loot,hate, damage all like it’s from the moral high ground. It’s become the party of the sick.
I 100% want to see this dirtbag occupy a jail cell for a good long time. That said, this is in no way a federal matter; not by any stretch of the imagination. Pushing the credulity of “interstate commerce” is no small detriment to federalism and State autonomy (two core belief of republican-ism/Original-ism).
If it can’t be done right, it ought not to be done at all. If State prosecutors won’t do it, the State’s citizenry will suffer the folly of voting poor in the long run, but if we permit the feds to usurp State powers the entire country will suffer for a few population centers voting poorly in the long run.
No! NO! A hundred times, NO!!
What can you say? Another stupid idiot that’s going to get a long prison term. The DOJ is seeking 20 year terms to deter this from happening anymore. This guy can become the poster child for why you should think twice about it.
Bad boy bad boy – what you gonna do when they come for you… GO TO THE BIG HOUSE – enjoy your new room mate bubbaa