Man who set fire to a Mesa Tesla dealership sentenced to 5 years in prison
Summary
Vehicle Fire Mesa Arizona in Mesa, Arizona: Ian William Moses, a 35-year-old man, set fire to a Tesla dealership in Mesa, Arizona, in April 2025. He was sentenced to five years in prison and three years of probation for arson, which he committed by using fire starter logs and liquid. The fire damaged a Cybertruck but barely affected the building. The incident was recorded by cameras, and he was detained after being spotted with his vehicle. The U.S. Attorney criticized his actions as a threat to public safety, and the case was part of a broader series of incidents targeting Tesla.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ian William Moses | Named in reporting | |
| Mr. Moses | Named in reporting | |
| Timothy Courchaine | Named in reporting | |
| Pamela Bondi | Named in reporting | |
| Rachel Mitchell | Named in reporting | |
| Mark Brnovich | Named in reporting | |
| Phoenix Burglar | Named in reporting | |
| Maricopa Chandler | Named in reporting | |
| Dirty Dining | Named in reporting | |
| William Moses | Named in reporting |
Original reporting
Man who set fire to a Mesa Tesla dealership sentenced to 5 years in prison