Blaze News original: Tesla in the crosshairs: Leftist attacks against Elon Musk's car brand are massive and widespread



Among the biggest stories of the moment is the increasing deluge of Tesla vehicle vandalism — and worse.

Ever since the car company's CEO, Elon Musk, earlier this year joined President Donald Trump's team as the leader of the DOGE — the Department of Government Efficiency — and began cutbacks, leftists far and wide have been losing their minds.

'We don't allow people to act out based on what they believe their political affiliations are and what upsets them and who they are upset with, and allow them to take things into their own hands and become essentially a vigilante. ... What does that say about our country?'

One of the ways they've carried out their anger is vandalism of Tesla cars, primarily by "keying" them — scraping keys or other hard objects against the exterior surface as the offenders walk by.

Blaze News has looked at example after example of this woke phenomenon, and ironically Tesla's onboard Sentry Mode has caught the crooks red-handed, as the technology can record video of activity outside the vehicles.

For example, police in Lakewood, Colorado, arrested Shaydan Hessner and charged the 29-year-old for criminal tampering after video showed a Tesla Cybertruck getting keyed last month in the parking lot of the Colorado Mills Mall, KDVR-TV reported.

Image source: Lakewood (Colo.) Police

Indeed, similar acts have been occurring at an alarming pace. Blaze News has noted documented attacks against Tesla — including arson and vandalism — as well as leftist violence against the cars in more than 20 states.

Here's a rundown, just for starters:

  • WTTG-TV reported that a swastika was keyed into the hood of a parked Tesla in Arlington County, Virginia, last month. Here's the video report.
  • A Utah woman told KSL-TV she's been the recipient of "targeted hostility" ever since purchasing her Tesla Cybertruck last summer — including, most recently, a profane sticker affixed to her vehicle. Check out the video report of her plight.
  • KRON-TV reported that on March 29 a Tesla's tires were slashed at a home in Novato, California, and the vehicle's window was smashed with a rock.
  • Police in Tustin, California, posted video on March 28 of a crook keying a Tesla the previous week. "If you recognize this male, please notify Detectives by emailing tpdtipline@tustinca.org or calling 714-426-2427," police said. "We’d like to talk to him about his bad day."
  • Police reportedly are looking for a suspect caught on video keying a Tesla in Seattle on March 23.
  • A male who admitted to vandalizing a Tesla truck in West Fargo, North Dakota, on March 29 could be charged with a felony, KVRR-TV reported. The station said Ryan Lyle Williams keyed the vehicle in a Costco parking lot. You can view video of the deed here.
  • Numerous Tesla drivers in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, complained in late March about a motorist they said aggressively pursued them. You can check out a video report here.
  • Multiple vehicles at a Tesla dealership in Encinitas, California, were spray-painted with swastikas on March 17, KUSI-TV reported. You can view a video report here.
  • A video posted March 19 on X allegedly shows a male actually reaching into the rear of his shorts and wiping his hand on a Tesla vehicle; he repeats the act another three times. The clip includes a still image of the aftermath. It isn't clear where the incident took place.
  • Spray-painted graffiti was discovered March 26 on a Santa Barbara Tesla dealership, KEYT-TV reported. You can view a video report here.
  • Police in Austin, Texas, found active "incendiary" devices at a local Tesla dealership just after 8 a.m. March 24.
  • An X video posted March 19 allegedly shows a male "throwing his dog's feces at a parked Cybertruck in St. Petersburg, [Florida]."
  • Photos and video show a Cybertruck at a Tesla dealership on the Santa Ana Pueblo in New Mexico spray-painted with a swastika, KOB-TV reported, adding that a second vehicle was set on fire there during the February incident.
  • A 27-year-old suspect was arrested March 14 for allegedly vandalizing a newly constructed Tesla Service Center in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, WFLD-TV reported, adding that Erin L. White was charged with felony criminal damage to property and criminal trespass.
  • Police in Brookhaven, Mississippi, said a 63-year-old male caught on Tesla security video March 28 vandalizing the vehicle with wire cutters is a Cuban illegal alien, WLOX-TV reported. You can view security video — as well as Osvaldo Torres-Rodriguez's booking photo — here.
  • A 24-year-old North Carolina woman was charged with injury/tampering with a vehicle after she allegedly used a white-milky substance on March 13 to draw "Nazi" and a swastika on a Tesla parked outside a food store near Clayton. Olivia Marie Antoine surrendered to authorities March 25.
  • Two Tesla Cybertrucks were damaged in a fire late on the night of March 17 at a Tesla service center in south Kansas City, WDAF-TV reported, adding that police believe the fire was intentionally set. You can view a video report here.
  • Two vandals were caught on video carving a swastika and the word “Nazis” on the side of a Tesla Cybertruck parked in Brooklyn, police told the New York Post on March 28. The pair fled on foot, cops also told the Post, which added that police are probing the vandalism as a hate crime.

The following are further examples, fleshed out with more detail, of the left's recent lawlessness.

Male, 70, at Tesla protest in Idaho accused of driving his car into Trump-supporting counterprotester


A 70-year-old male at a Tesla dealership protest in Meridian, Idaho, is accused of driving his car into a counterprotester, KIVI-TV reported. Christopher Talbot of Meridian made an "obscene gesture" toward a 49-year-old man before hitting the man with his car at the dealership on Franklin Road around 1 p.m. Saturday, the station said, citing the Meridian Police Department.

KIVI said the victim had just parked his truck — which was decorated with flags supporting President Donald Trump — and exited the vehicle when Talbot allegedly hit him with his car. The victim then transported himself to a nearby hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, the station said. The victim took note of Talbot's license plate, after which police went to Talbot's residence and arrested him, KIVI said.

Talbot was booked into the Ada County Jail and charged with one count of aggravated battery, the station said. He was not granted bail.

At the time of the incident, about 30 Tesla protesters and about 200 counterprotesters were gathered at the dealership, KBOI-TV reported, adding that the victim was identified as a counterprotester. You can view a video report here about the incident.

Arrested male is accused of slamming ATV into Tesla vehicle in Texas — and the bizarre incident is captured on viral video


Video caught the moment when a male riding an ATV slammed it into a Tesla vehicle. The suspect reportedly vandalized other Teslas the same day. Police in Texarkana, Texas, arrested 33-year-old Demarkeyun Marquize Cox on March 25 on charges of criminal mischief and failure to identify/giving false information. Jail records indicate Cox stands 5'2" and weighs 449 pounds. His total bond is $105,000.

Police said Cox's rampage began at the Golden Place restaurant on Summerhill Road, where he was captured on the Tesla's surveillance footage ramming into it at full speed. They were investigating the incident when police got a report of another Tesla damaged in a Lowe's parking lot. Police said soon after they saw a man fitting the provided description riding an ATV near the intersection of Summerhill and New Boston Roads. When they questioned Cox, he reportedly gave them a false name. Police got a third report of Tesla vandalism near Genesis Prime Care on College Drive after they arrested Cox. Police also said that the word "Elon" was scratched into two vehicles.

You can view a video report here from WBIR-TV about the arrest.

Female Tesla driver, 61, says male motorist repeatedly punched her after cutting her off, boxing her in on busy Arizona road — and video caught it all


A 61-year-old Tesla driver told KTVK-TV a male motorist recently cut her off, boxed her in, then exited his car and repeatedly punched her on a busy road in Flagstaff, Arizona. The woman, who wants to remain anonymous and went by the alias "Susan," explained to the station that she was on Route 66 when another vehicle started chasing her.

KTVK said Susan has video of the incident, and it shows a motorist in a green car pulling up next to her and then swerving in front of her and boxing her in. Susan told the station that the motorist then exited his car, walked over to her as she was behind the wheel of her Tesla, and then began punching her.

Susan told the station she soon bit her attacker's hand; indeed, video shows the male at one point pulling his hand away from the Tesla and shaking it. Moments later, video shows the male motorist's passenger exiting the green car and pulling the attacker away, after which the pair drive off.

Flagstaff police cited the suspect, who was due in court March 31, the station said.

A statement from police said officers responded to reports of "a road rage incident that escalated into a violent encounter" around 12:30 p.m. March 19, KSAZ-TV reported, adding that investigators said the incident involved a Tesla and a Chevrolet Cavalier.

"The driver of the Cavalier, later identified as Robert Artherton, 33, of Flagstaff, drove in front of the Tesla, causing both vehicles to stop in the roadway," the statement said in part, KSAZ reported, adding that Artherton exited his vehicle and approached the driver’s side of the Tesla, after which a confrontation ensued.

KSAZ said both parties gave conflicting accounts regarding what took place, and police said they both suffered minor injuries. "All parties involved allege that the incident was triggered by driving behaviors, honking, and disorderly hand gestures," officials said in the statement, KSAZ noted.

"Mr. Artherton was arrested via a criminal citation for disorderly conduct, assault, and aggressive driving in lieu of detention due to seeking medical attention for an injury to his hand," the statement said in part, according to KSAZ.

KTVK reported that another female Tesla owner said she recently departed a Flagstaff grocery store and found a note on her car that read, “She’s a Nazi and a loser.” A few weeks later, she received a threatening text calling her a “Racist POS," the station said.

KTVK said both Tesla owners also signed up for a gun safety course at Timberline Firearms, which is north of Flagstaff.

“They were targeted because they drove a Tesla and, as a result, felt quite vulnerable,” shop owner Rob Wilson told KTVK. “They were surprised someone would do something like that and realized if they were doing it, and targeting them because of car they drive, they needed to take additional measures to protect themselves.”

You can view a video report here about what happened to both Tesla drivers.

Crook caught on video repeatedly keying Tesla in Kansas. Family that owns vehicle has daughter who needs it, since she's confined to wheelchair.


The family of 18-year-old Abigail Gill owns a Tesla Model X because its automated driving function helps her drive more easily, the Wichita Eagle reported. Abigail has spinal muscular atrophy, and she uses a wheelchair, the paper said.

Abigail was out to eat with her mother, brother, and boyfriend on March 20, the paper said, after which they noticed the Tesla had been keyed deeply on both sides. Video connected to the Tesla showed that a male who had been sitting next to them had left the restaurant, keyed the passenger side of the Tesla, went back inside, came out again, and keyed the other side of the Tesla, then then picked up his family, the Eagle said.

Video also picked up the suspected culprit's face as well as the license plate of his car, she also told the Eagle.

Johnathan F. Erhart, 30, was charged with one count of criminal damage to property on March 28, the paper said. If convicted, he could be sentenced from five to 17 months in prison, the Eagle said, citing Kansas sentencing guidelines.

"It’s a super saddening and disappointing thing to see," Abigail told Fox News regarding the incident. You can view a video report about the incident here, which includes an interview with Abigail and security video of the culprit caught in the act.

Male caught on video spray-painting graffiti on Tesla in Whole Foods parking lot in Berkeley — but vehicle's owner is doubling down and expediting order for new Cybertruck


A male was caught on Tesla security video spray-painting graffiti on the Tesla in a Whole Foods parking lot in Berkeley, California, KGO-TV reported, adding that the incident took place March 16 and paint cans can be seen in both of the culprit's hands.

The Tesla owner, who identified himself as Hiroshi, told the station, "I wasn't shocked because this has been happening so frequently. Even the police, when they showed up, both officers are Tesla owners as well. They expressed to me that they've been dealing with this so much. It's like a trend."

Berkeley police have not identified the suspect, KGO said, adding that Hiroshi noted that he had the spray paint removed and is remaining loyal to Tesla. In fact, he told the station he plans to expedite his order for Tesla's new Cybertruck.

You can view a video report here about the incident.

'F**k off Nazi': Tesla Cybertruck owner in Western Michigan finds hateful message written on vehicle's window, says he gets 'a lot of middle fingers' every day


A Tesla Cybertruck owner who did not want to give his name told WZZM-TV that on March 15 he found a hateful message written on his vehicle at an undisclosed location in Western Michigan's Kent County.

The message read, "F**k off Nazi." You can view a video report here about the incident.

“We were out with my friends having dinner and drinks and come out to the vehicle with the message on the window," he told WZZM, adding that "there were people around the truck and taking photos and a lot of people laughing. It was very disappointing and frustrating.” He added to the station that his friends were "were embarrassed about it.”

The victim also told WZZM that he ordered the $100,000 Cybertruck four years ago, well prior to Elon Musk's work with the Trump administration. While the station said he didn't share his political views, he also said it doesn't matter: “Everyone works hard for what they have, and regardless of their political views, we should respect that.”

He also told WZZM that he has no plans to sell his Tesla to avoid such incidents: “I’m not going to let people tell me what I should buy or not buy.”

Still, he told the station that every day "I do get a lot of middle fingers" and that "it does not bother me as much when I’m by myself, but when we have kids inside the car, it’s kind of disappointing ... and sad.”

The victim told WZZM he plans to turn in the video to police. The Kent County Prosecutor's Office noted to the station that punishment for such an offense could result in a charge of malicious destruction of property.

Dim-witted protester lights himself on fire while trying to destroy Tesla charging stations in South Carolina; suspect arrested, charged with arson


A male who appeared to be protesting against Elon Musk's political activity accidentally lit himself on fire while trying to vandalize electronic vehicle charging stations, according to South Carolina police.

The incident unfolded on March 13 at the Tesla charging stations near a Mellow Mushroom pizzeria in northern Charleston. The male wrote "Free Ukraine" as well as another message against President Donald Trump with an expletive included, according to a report from the North Charleston Police Department.

Police said the male lit material stuffed into beer bottles and threw them at the stations. Witnesses told police the male lit himself on fire by accident and then fled from the scene.

Firefighters cut power to the chargers and then extinguished the fire. Investigators collected beer bottles from the alleged attack and had been trying to lift fingerprints from the glass. Police estimated that the male caused about $60,000 in damage to the charging stations.

Daniel Clarke-Pounder, 24, of James Island was arrested and charged with arson in connection with the incident, according to a March 14 news release from the U.S. Justice Department. Clarke-Pounder faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.

Masked leftist thug cuts off Washington state Tesla driver — a mother on her way to doctor's appointment — gets out, walks up to victim's window, and tells her, 'This is a Nazi car'


A mother on her way to a doctor's appointment on March 19 in Lynnwood, Washington, told KCPQ-TV a male wearing a ski mask and a camouflage jacket harassed her in a scary incident because she was driving a Tesla.

Leigh, a Tesla owner for the last two years, added to the station, "He gets out and walks straight up to my door window. So I cracked my window, and I said, ‘What? What is the problem?’ He goes, ‘You need to sell your car. This is a Nazi car. You're driving it, you need to sell your car.’"

Leigh recounted to KCPQ, "I could only see his eyes. ... I had no idea if I was safe or not. I felt very threatened."

You can view a video report here about the incident; it includes a clip of the masked male in question approaching her Tesla.

A week prior in Lynnwood, a number of Tesla Cybertrucks were spray-painted with graffiti and swastikas at a Tesla Service Station, KIRO-TV reported. The owner of one of the vandalized cars told the station that "as a gay Jewish person, I was kind of taken aback." The victim posted photos of the vandalism on X.

Philadelphia-area male accused of scrawling swastika onto Tesla vehicle — but new video allegedly shows suspect singing sorry tune when vehicle's owner confronts him



A Philadelphia-area male is accused of scrawling a swastika into the side of a Tesla last month — an act that was caught on the Tesla's security video system. Now a new video has emerged allegedly showing the Tesla owner confronting the culprit.
The Doylestown Republican Committee shared video of a male vandalizing the Tesla; police said the act took place in the parking lot of a Planet Fitness in Doylestown around 9:30 a.m. March 24.

The new video — which was livestreamed to Facebook — shows the Tesla owner allegedly confronting the suspect, who tells the owner, "I can wipe it off with a towel — it's not a key, it's a crayon." He added to the Tesla owner, "It didn't even work."

But the Tesla owner explains that his car is being fingerprinted by the police "right now," after which the confronted male asks, "What do you mean it's being fingerprinted?"

The Tesla owner said police were trying to "track" the suspect down but noted that Facebook users tracked him down.

“I’m sorry. I have nothing against your car, and I have nothing against you," the suspect is heard saying on video.

The Tesla owner asks the alleged suspect why he would scratch a swastika on his Tesla, after which the confronted male replies, "Obviously, I have something against Elon Musk" and admits that his actions were "misguided."

The Central Bucks Regional Police Department said in a statement that the suspect was identified by his gym membership identification card and his Pennsylvania driver's license. A criminal complaint was filed, and police on March 27 issued an arrest warrant for 55-year-old Chadd Ritenbaugh, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. He was hit with charges of criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, and two counts of harassment.

Masked thug caught on video spray-painting 'Nazi' on Tesla Cybertruck outside Oklahoma hotel in middle of night


A masked male was caught on video spray-painting the word "Nazi" on both sides of a Tesla Cybertruck in the middle of the night in Tulsa, Oklahoma, KFOR-TV reported.

Tulsa police said officers were called to a Residence Inn at 3:20 a.m. March 11, the station said, adding that the Cybertruck owner received a notification on her phone that someone was tampering with her vehicle. The suspect fled by the time she got to the parking lot, KFOR said.

You can view a video report here about the incident. Those with information about the person responsible can contact Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS with the reference number 2025-011539.

Texas Tesla owner files $1 million civil lawsuit against male accused of keying his Model X — an incident captured on the vehicle's onboard video system


A Texas Tesla owner has filed a $1 million civil lawsuit against the male accused of keying his Model X last month when it was parked at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, KTVT-TV reported.

DFW Airport Police arrested Rafael Hernandez in late March and charged him with criminal mischief, the station said, adding that the accused is expected to make his first court appearance on April 8. In the lawsuit, the Tesla owner is identified only by his initials due to fear of threats, KTVT added.

Majed Nachawati, managing partner with the Nachawati Legal Group in Dallas, which is representing the Tesla owner, told the station that "this matter has nothing to do with his political persuasions or affiliations. He happens to believe that Tesla, his Model X, is one of the best cars he's ever owned. And he enjoys driving it, plain and simple."

The Tesla's onboard camera captured images of a male holding a key fob and appearing to use it to vandalize the vehicle, the station said. The car's owner shared video of the alleged vandalism on social media, hoping to identify the culprit, after which it went viral and led to Hernandez's arrest, KTVK said.

"It's just kind of mind-boggling to me that there are people who are so triggered and so disturbed by anything these days that they can go so far as to just cause harm to somebody," the car's owner told the station soon after the incident.

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Attorneys for the Tesla owner whose car was keyed said attacks on private individuals due to political disagreements cannot be tolerated. They acknowledged that the vehicle itself is not worth $1 million, but admit their client also wants to send a message with the lawsuit. He's hoping to discourage other acts of violence.

"We don't allow people to act out based on what they believe their political affiliations are and what upsets them and who they are upset with, and allow them to take things into their own hands and become essentially a vigilante. ... What does that say about our country?" Nachawati said. "Whether you're a Republican, whether you're a Democrat, I believe anyone who sees the video and who sees what happened would believe that deterrence would be the biggest part of this case."

Male caught on video keying a Tesla outside Houston Whole Foods confesses to crime — but insists his actions weren't politically motivated


A male caught on video keying a Tesla in the parking lot of a Houston Whole Foods on Feb. 13 confessed to the crime but told KPRC-TV that his actions weren't politically motivated.

Nicholas Carrion told the station that his behavior was the result of road rage after he said the Tesla driver cut him off, and he decided to follow her into the Whole Foods parking lot.

“I felt anger because the woman cut me off. We were both going into the Whole Foods, so I did not follow her directly. I got out and went to the store,” Carrion noted to KPRC. “But after I did my shopping, I came back outside and just couldn’t let it go.”

Carrion is now facing charges of felony criminal mischief — not terrorism charges — for the damage he caused to the woman’s Tesla, the station said. Carrion sent the following message to the victim: “I did not mean to cause you that much fear. This was in no way politically motivated. I just hope you are able to live a normal life and not be in fear to just do normal activities and drive around in the Tesla.”

The victim, however, told KPRC she had no prior knowledge of any road rage incident, expressed disbelief, and said if she had been aware of a confrontation, she wouldn't have left her car unattended in the parking lot. You can view a video report here about the new developments.

Masked punk caught on video scrawling, 'This car supports Nazis,' on Tesla in downtown Syracuse


An unidentified individual wearing a face mask was caught on video March 16 scrawling, "This car supports Nazis," on a Tesla vehicle in downtown Syracuse, WSTM-TV reported.

“Protesting is a right that we all have, but destroying people’s property is not," the car owner, Shawn Freed, told the station in an interview.

Freed posted the video of the vandalism to his X account, after which Trending Politics co-owner Collin Rugg reposted the clip.

Despite the hassle, Freed told WSTM he's not getting rid of his car: "In some ways, I see myself as someone who is a voice for the other people who are innocent bystanders who have their property destroyed."

Freed added to the station that he reported the vandalism to Syracuse police, who are investigating. You can check out a video report here about the incident, which also includes the interview with Freed.

Florida woman charged with felony after allegedly smearing Tesla door handle with large wad of gum, spitting on it — which left door inoperable


The Tesla's owner said the alleged gum-wad vandalism was captured on the built-in cameras of his car, which was in the parking garage of the JCPenney store at the Aventura Mall around 12:45 p.m. March 22.

Yamaris Marrero, 45, of Hallandale Beach was arrested and charged with a felony. Police said she was identified through the video, which showed a vandal smearing the large wad of gum on the car's door handle and then spitting on it. She was also seen getting into a white Honda Pilot before leaving the garage. The Tesla's owner said the damage from the gum rendered the door handle inoperable.

The police report said a security guard spotted Marrero at the mall food court on March 27, after which she was arrested. Police said she made an admission that was redacted from the publicly released report.

Marrero originally was charged for criminal mischief with a hate crime enhancement, but that was dropped on March 28, and the charge was lowered from a second-degree felony to a third-degree felony. She was held on a $2,500 bond at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.

The Tesla's owner told WPLG-TV that politics probably motivated the vandalism and that there was no personal interaction between him and the accused woman; police said it was not a traffic dispute.

The interview with the Tesla owner can be viewed on WPLG's video report on YouTube, while the video of the woman smearing the gum can be viewed on an earlier news report.

Thug allegedly pours gasoline on Tesla Model S in Seattle, lights vehicle on fire, runs away


A witness told Seattle police that on the night of March 13, a male threw gasoline on a Tesla Model S in the city's Capitol Hill neighborhood, lit the car on fire, and ran off, KING-TV reported.

Police told the station the right front tire area was damaged, while the quarter panel, the hood, and the car's battery all melted. The Seattle Fire Department put out the fire, KING said, adding that police said they are investigating the incident as arson.

The suspect has not been identified, the station said, adding that police found the gas can nearby and obtained security images of the suspect carrying the gas can and a plastic bag.

You can view a video report here about the incident.

'Old man' caught on video keying Tesla in San Jose arrested for felony — and a similar-looking male is confronted in hilarious follow-up clip


An "old man" who was caught on video keying a Tesla in San Jose, California, was arrested for his "act of felony vandalism."

The incident happened in a Costco parking lot between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. March 14, KRON-TV reported, citing the owner of the vandalized Tesla. The now-viral video shows a male with white hair and a white beard and wearing a USA jacket using a key to scratch the exterior of the Tesla vehicle.

A second video shows a similar-looking male wearing the same jacket getting confronted about the incident, and he denies involvement. The title of the pair of videos is "WATCH THIS: Old man who keyed Tesla in San Jose is confronted."

San Jose Police announced on the night of March 17 that "we successfully identified, located, and arrested the individual responsible for this act of felony vandalism."

You can view KRON's video report here about the incident.

Male reportedly 'under investigation' after allegedly keying Tesla Cybertruck at ritzy New Hampshire mountain resort


A male was "under investigation" after allegedly keying a Tesla Cybertruck at ritzy mountain resort in New Hampshire in March.

The culprit was caught on video allegedly dragging a key across the vehicle outside the Omni Mountain Resort & Spa in Bretton Woods, Fox News reported.

You can view video here of the alleged vandalism.

The Tesla owner, Kerri Pouliot, told Fox News that she and her husband "were told at the time of the incident that they would be getting a warrant" for the male suspect's arrest.

Pouliot recorded a video when police arrived at the scene, and an officer can be heard asking, "Do you want to talk about what happened here?" the cable network reported.

The accused vandal snapped back, "No, I don’t know what happened," Fox News said.

Police then told the man that they "had him on video," after which the male replied, "I don't know what happened," the cable network noted.

Carroll Police Chief Tadd Bailey told the New Hampshire Union Leader that "the incident is under investigation by us and the Coos County Attorney’s Office," Fox News added.

Pouliot told the cable network that she and her husband have "no intentions of ever selling our truck." Omni Mountain Resort & Spa could not be reached for comment, Fox News said.

Couple in Oregon wake up to find their Tesla vehicles spray-painted with the words 'divest' and 'depose' — but they're refusing to cave to woke mob and won't part with their cars


A couple in Eugene, Oregon, told KEZI-TV that they found their Tesla vehicles vandalized and spray-painted with the words “divest” and “depose" on the morning of March 20. The couple requested anonymity to protect their safety and added to the station that a camera on their property caught a person approaching the vehicles before dawn. They also said there has been a rise in people being aggressive to them on the road, KEZI reported.

“This is really unfortunate that someone feels they need to vandalize and cost somebody time and money,” one of the victims told the station. “I feel very violated. We’re regular people, we live and work in this community, we contribute to community service.”

The couple added to KEZI that while their vehicles are being repaired, they had to take them to Portland — a nearly two-hour drive — because their insurance company advised them to keep the Teslas away from Eugene. Still, despite the hassle and heartache, the couple told the station they’re happy with their Tesla vehicles and are planning to keep them.

You can view a video report here about the incident.

Federal grand jury charges male, 41, with arson after authorities accuse him of throwing Molotov cocktails at Tesla dealership in Oregon


A federal grand jury charged a Salem, Oregon, male with arson after authorities accused him of throwing Molotov cocktails at a local Tesla dealership, the Salem Reporter said.

Adam M. Lansky, 41, now faces two charges of attempted arson in addition to an earlier charge of possession of an unregistered destructive device, the outlet said, citing an indictment filed in Portland U.S. District Court on March 18.

In the new federal case, Lansky is charged with unlawfully possessing a Molotov cocktail and two counts of attempted arson — one for the Tesla dealership building and the second for a Tesla vehicle, the Reporter said.

Lansky was arrested March 4 after a federal investigation linked him to the attempted arson on Jan. 20 and gunshots that destroyed windows on Feb. 19, according to a previous statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the outlet added

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Surveillance footage from the dealership on the morning of the arson showed a man lighting around seven Molotov cocktails and throwing them at Tesla vehicles and the dealership. The man also threw a rock at the dealership’s windows, breaking the glass.

The incident caused around $500,000 in damage, including damaging seven Tesla cars, the complaint said.

Lansky is in custody at Yamhill County Jail, according to the county jail roster, and records show he's scheduled to appear in court April 3, the outlet reported. You can view a video report here on the case.

Creep wearing all black in Las Vegas torches at least 5 Teslas with Molotov cocktails, shoots at them — and now authorities have a suspect


A male wearing all black torched at least five Tesla vehicles with Molotov cocktails and then shot at them just before 3 a.m. March 18, Las Vegas police said, adding that the incident took place at a Tesla Service Center on West Badura Avenue.

The word "resist" was also spray-painted in red onto the door of the service center. A photo on social media showed the vandalism.

Paul Hyon Kim, 36, appeared in court March 27 to face federal arson charges in connection with the incident, the Department of Justice said. Kim faces up to 20 years in prison on the arson charge alone; he also was charged with one count of unlawful possession of an unregistered firearm.

62-year-old male charged with criminal damage for allegedly keying Tesla in Arizona parking lot; the act is caught on video


A 62-year-old male was charged with criminal damage for allegedly keying a Tesla vehicle last month in a Gilbert, Arizona, parking lot — and the incident was caught on the car's video system, KTVK-TV reported.

The Tesla owner, Shant Janesian, noticed the damage on his car, then viewed video recorded by his vehicle, the station said, adding that the culprit keyed his Tesla at SanTan Village.

Janesian filed a report with Gilbert Police, and in addition to viewing the Tesla video, investigators also used surveillance video from surrounding businesses prior to arresting David Moller, KTVK reported.

"Just because something that has nothing to do with me, and he’s just going around keying Teslas over certain political reasons, and it's just like, 'Dude, you don’t even know anything about me,'" Janesian told the station in the aftermath.

KTVK asked the victim what he would say to Moller, and Janesian replied, “Was it worth it? Like, was it worth it? Did you really get anything out of it? Did it really help your cause? Whatever you’re against, or ... was it just a dumb mistake?”

Janesian told the station he'll continue to drive his Tesla. You can view a video report here about the incident.

Video shows male slamming suitcase against Model Y Tesla in southern California airport parking lot as he walks by, causing $3,000 in damage


A video shows a male slamming a suitcase against a Model Y Tesla in a parking lot at Ontario International Airport in southern California, which caused $3,000 in damage.

The Daily Press report cited a March 19 post on X from Spotted Model: Cars & Tech which includes two videos and two still images related to the vandalism that allegedly took place at 9:25 p.m. March 2 in parking lot No. 3.

One video shows the male walking in the parking lot with a suitcase, and he suddenly slams the suitcase into the vehicle and then walks away.

"Although it’s dark, we have lots of detail here, including his suitcase, the logo on his shirt, and a pretty clear facial visual. Unfortunately, police have made little progress in identifying him," the post notes, adding that "in just about any other car, the owner would be out of luck. With Sentry Mode we’ve got a good chance of finding this guy with your help. On behalf of the owner and his family, thank you!"

The paper said airport and city officials have not yet responded to messages about the incident.

Tesla owner in North Carolina says vandal etched the word 'Nazi' on his vehicle


A man from Garner, North Carolina, told WRAL-TV his Tesla recently was vandalized.

The station on March 23 reported that the Tesla owner — who gave the station only his first name, Jeremy, since he feared for his safety — that someone etched the word “Nazi” into his Tesla.

“I was working from home, and my wife was out running some errands. [She] came home, and as she was coming in past the car, she saw the damage to it,” Jeremy told WRAL. “We immediately started reviewing the footage from the car because it does have Sentry Mode, but unfortunately we didn’t see anything.”

Jeremy told the station he's not sure when his Tesla was vandalized. He added to WRAL that police also found nothing while checking surveillance videos from stores he's visited.

“I bought this back in 2019 and paid it off a month ago,” he added to WRAL. “This was back in the time when Elon was just some guy tweeting about rocket motors and fast cars and wasn’t problematic at the time.”

Vandal caught on surveillance video keying 3 Teslas outside Florida shopping plaza


A vandal was caught on surveillance video keying three Tesla vehicles last month outside a shopping plaza in Bradenton, Florida, WFLA-TV reported.

You can view a video report here about the incident, which took place in the parking lot of Pinebrook Commons and caused more than $7,000 in damages, police said.

“Two of the Tesla owners, father and son, they were just there enjoying dinner," Bradenton Police Department Public Information Officer Meredith Censullo told the station. "And then there was a third Tesla owner who was, you know, shopping or doing something within that plaza."

Censullo added to WFLA that "it would certainly appear like these cars were chosen because they were Tesla vehicles. At the end of the day, though, it is completely unacceptable to damage anyone’s car."

Tesla owner Russell Blackburn told the station he's concerned: “It has been on my brain, you know, going out to public places. So when I go out with people, I ask them, ‘Do you mind driving?’ Because I don’t want to leave my car unattended."

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Seattle to ditch anti-cop initiatives that transformed city into crime haven



Seattle, Washington, one of the most liberal cities in America, has decided to honor all first responders once again and ditch the "defund the police" initiatives that have divided residents and decimated morale at the Seattle Police Department.

On March 25, council member Robert Saka introduced Resolution 32167, which recognized the vital work done by all first responders. In particular, it affirmed "the essential services provided by the Police Department."

A news release from the city council added that the resolution explicitly "reverses any prior commitment or pledge by past Councils to defund or abolish SPD," describing such efforts as a "failure."

It also noted that anti-cop measures "were routinely cited by departing police personnel as a reason for leaving." Since the city first embraced "defund the police" in the wake of George Floyd's death in 2020, more than 700 officers separated from the SPD, resulting in record-low staffing, MyNorthwest reported.

The "defund" measures also took a toll on public safety as violent crime soared. In 2017, the city recorded 27 homicides, 255 rapes, and 2,474 aggravated assaults. By 2022, the number of homicides had jumped to 54, rapes to 347, and aggravated assaults to 3,516.

In addition to ending the "defund" initiatives, the resolution reiterated the importance of holding police accountable and of providing a "diversified public safety response," which includes social workers and other "trauma-informed" personnel. It also celebrated the city's diminishing need for federal oversight.

'We acknowledge the critical role that police and fire fighters have in our community.'

Saka — who once wore a "Black Lawyers Matter" T-shirt to a Floyd-related protest and boasted of his belief "in the principles of BOTH the American Flag and the Black Lives Matter movement" — has apparently had a change of heart on the importance of police. He says he now sees anti-cop rhetoric as "very divisive."

Council member Maritza Rivera claimed her constituents have voiced concerns about "defund the police" measures for some time. Some have even asked her and other council members to "take a stance against the defund rhetoric that we’ve seen in the past in this city," she said.

For his part, Mayor Bruce Harrell seems pleased with the current trajectory of the police department. "We have created one of the most robust police accountability systems in the country. We hired more police officers last year than we lost for the first time in years, and applications are soaring," he said.

"Seattle’s first responders do amazing and heroic work every day to save lives, stop and solve crimes, and ensure people in crisis get the help and support they need. I join the City Council in celebrating the dedication and hard work of our public safety professionals and in recognizing the importance of a diversified emergency response system."

Resolution 32167 initially passed with four council members voting for it, none opposing it, and one absence. The final resolution was adopted by the full council on Tuesday.

"This resolution is about the future of public safety in Seattle," Saka said in a statement. "I’m grateful to my colleagues for their support as we continue to partner together with the mayor and the Seattle Police Department, Seattle Fire Department, and CARE Department in ensuring that everyone in Seattle feels safe and supported."

Lieutenant Kenny Stuart, president of the Seattle Fire Fighters Union, IAFF Local 27, likewise cheered the passing of the resolution. "Firefighters work hard day and night to keep our city and residents safe," he said.

"This resolution announces that Seattle has moved away from the divisions of the past and we acknowledge the critical role that police and fire fighters have in our community."

H/T: The Post Millennial

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Violent illegal alien apparently manages to escape ICE jail — but not for long



An illegal alien with multiple convictions apparently managed to escape an ICE detention facility in Washington state last week — but he wasn't gone long.

On Wednesday night, Alvaro Flores-Barboza, a 24-year-old Venezuelan national with alleged ties to Tren de Aragua, reportedly managed to escape the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma. Officials have not clarified how he managed to evade detection and scale fences topped with barbed wire, though KOMO reported that a "severe" storm blew through the area that day.

The cop ... was temporarily hamstrung by an Oregon law forcing officers to 'take no action' on ICE warrants without a judge's signature.

By 3 a.m. Saturday, a deputy spotted Flores-Barboza outside a bar in Aloha, Oregon, some 150 miles or so south of Tacoma. The cop soon realized that Flores-Barboza was wanted by ICE, but he was temporarily hamstrung by an Oregon law forcing officers to "take no action" on ICE warrants without a judge's signature.

The officer then scrambled to determine whether the suspect's warrant had been signed. Once he realized that it was, he went looking for Flores-Barboza in the area. He found the suspect walking about at around 5:30 a.m. and arrested him without further incident.

Flores-Barboza is once again "facing removal" from the United States, ICE Seattle posted to social media on Saturday.

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The GEO Group, the private company that owns the Northwest ICE Processing Center, issued a statement about the incident:

The safety and security of the Northwest ICE Processing Center and our neighbors in the local community is our top priority. We are working urgently to ensure that all necessary corrective actions are implemented to prevent such instances from reoccurring.

In the last year alone, Flores-Barboza has had a string of encounters with law enforcement that have nothing to do with the fact that he apparently stole into the U.S. illegally at some point. Last May, he was arrested on five separate charges, including a misdemeanor assault to which he admitted, KOIN reported.

Two months later, Flores-Barboza was arrested again, this time for five different charges. He was convicted of two of them: misdemeanor reckless driving and felony use of a weapon.

Those two separate cases were both resolved in December. For the May charges, Flores-Barboza was sentenced to two years of supervised probation and given a $100 fine. For the July charges, he was sentenced to time served, though his driver's license was suspended and he was ordered not to have any contact with his victims, KOIN said.

"He was also ordered to obey all laws," the outlet added.

Flores-Barboza apparently ignored that directive, because on March 10, he was arrested once again. This time, he was accused of felony driving on a suspended license and giving a police officer false information. He was then booked into Washington County Jail.

The following day, he was released from custody due to a lack of bed space and ordered to appear in court on March 20. According to KPTV, Flores-Barboza actually showed up for that court appearance, perhaps because he had just been taken into ICE custody in Portland. However, officials were still trying to find him an attorney and he was not given another court date.

It is unclear how he ended up at the Tacoma detention facility between March 20 and his apparent escape on March 26.

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Seattle-area city cancels 'Coffee with a Cop' event after complaints about Christian shop owner



A Seattle-area city has canceled a "Coffee with a Cop" event after some leftist activists complained about the Christian views of the coffee shop owner who offered to host it.

As they have done periodically, police in Shoreline, Washington, had planned a "Coffee with a Cop" event for the morning of March 26. The event is intended to foster closer relationships between law enforcement officers and the community they serve.

However, when some radical activists learned that the event would be held at Pilgrim Coffee — owned by Keith Carpenter, the pastor of Epic Life Church — they decided to arrange a protest instead.

"Dear Shoreline, a pro LGBTQIA2S+ protest will be scheduled in front of Pilgrim Coffeehouse on Wednesday, March 26th from 10am to 11-40! Show up loud and proud!" user Sounder Sam commented on a Facebook post promoting the event, according to conservative radio host Jason Rantz of KTTH 770.

'We believe things that many of you don’t believe in, full stop. But there are likely many things you and I actually agree about.'

Rather than continue with the secular event at a secular coffee shop that just happens to have an owner with Christian beliefs, the city caved and canceled the event.

"It was neither the departments, nor the City’s, intent to make any community member feel unwelcome based on the selection of the event venue and the values that the venue may or may not hold. When planning future events, we will be more intentional with our venue selection," the city posted to Facebook.

"Again, we are reaffirming our commitment to creating a thriving city that is Welcoming to All. Part of how we can do that is by listening to our community, taking feedback, be it negative or positive, and coming out better and stronger. We listen. We see you. We hear you, Shoreline."

Carpenter, who does hold biblical views on marriage, tried to plead his case in the comments, noting the charitable work that he and his church members have done in the area. He also claimed his name has been unfairly maligned as "hateful, misogynistic, racist, and a whole slew of other things."

"The fact is none of you know anything about me or our church community, which you are so quick to throw under the bus. Yes, you are correct, we believe things that many of you don’t believe in, full stop. But there are likely many things you and I actually agree about," he wrote.

Carpenter even attempted to build bridges with those who disagree with him by offering to chat about some of those differences over a cup of joe. "If you would like to sit down and get to know me, please let me know, coffee will be on me," he said.

Despite Carpenter's measured response, leftists cheered the cancellation of the event:

  • "I hope to attend an event at an inclusive venue in the future. Thank you for listening!" said one user.
  • "Thank you for hearing the public on this! Please know that we do want coffee with cops, but we want it at places where everyone is welcome!" added another.
  • "Thank you, City of Shoreline. It's wonderful to feel heard," claimed another.

'We are trying as a city to truly be inclusive all across the board.'

Though Carpenter does not view himself as a victim, he admitted to Rantz that the cancellation is a form of religious "discrimination." He added that the city's messaging has been "really confusing" since leaders focus on "inclusivity" while openly engaging in the "opposite."

He also feels frustrated by the "blatant lies" about his coffee shop, which serves everyone, regardless of their identity. "Anybody who walks in that space will get the same exact beautiful, generous, generously hospitable treatment. And probably the best cup they’ll have all month or all year," he told Rantz.

When speaking with Rantz about the reasons for the cancellation, a representative of Shoreline did not reference Carpenter's Christian beliefs specifically, choosing instead to dance around them using vague language that devolved into a word salad.

"In this case, the goal was to provide a place to talk with members of our police department about law enforcement and public safety in Shoreline. When it became bound up with broader, political concerns expressed by folks that may or may not be — I mean, that’s their opinions, and they’re entitled — I think then we felt like that was a distraction from the core purpose of the meeting announced what drove the cancellation," the person apparently rambled.

"We are trying as a city to truly be inclusive all across the board."

Going forward, Shoreline plans to host future "Coffee with a Cop" events on city property, the spokesperson said. "It allows us to not have to engage in and create any concerns by anybody out there that there’s some sort of higher level political overlay at play," the person clarified.

Carpenter told Rantz that the Shoreline Police Department apologized to him, though Chief Tommy Collins did not respond to a request for comment from Rantz.

H/T: Jonathan Choe

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Despite debacle of appointing trans-identifying man on OnlyFans, city councilwoman bemoans white guy replacement



Even though a Seattle-area city council became the subject of national criticism for appointing a trans-identifying man with an OnlyFans account to fill a vacancy, a councilwoman now laments that another white man has been selected to replace him.

Earlier this month, the Lynnwood City Council voted unanimously to appoint Jessica Ann Roberts, a man masquerading as a woman, to fill the seat vacated in January by former Vice President Julieta Altamirano-Crosby. Within hours of the announcement of Roberts' appointment, the Lynnwood Times reported that Roberts had shared explicit content of himself on the amateur pornography site OnlyFans and was likely the individual behind a Reddit user who regularly posted about "bizarre and dark" sexual fetishes, including cannibalism.

Within days, the council scheduled a special meeting to reconsider Roberts' appointment, but Roberts pre-empted their decision by withdrawing from consideration.

The council then had the task of finding yet another replacement, so they reached out to the candidates who had previously tossed their hat in the ring, including Robert Leutwyler, who finished in second place when Roberts was chosen.

'This decision is not a reflection of the individual seeking appointment but rather deep disappointment in the process and lack of representation that truly reflects our diverse community.'

On Wednesday, the council formally announced that Leutwyler had been selected to fill the vacant seat — but the lone woman on the council, Derica Escamilla, still isn't happy. During her public remarks, she indicated that her "conscience" would not allow her to vote for a candidate whose immutable characteristics do not reflect the so-called "diversity" of Lynnwood.

"Our city is made up of people from all backgrounds, estimated at 50% white with over half female, 19% Asian, 14% Hispanic or Latino, and 8% black or African American, 11.3% with two or more races, 5.7% other races, and less than 1% Native American, Pacific Islander, or native Hawaiian," Escamilla scolded. "Based on these demographics, it is crucial that our governing bodies reflect that diversity so that all voices are heard."

Escamilla insisted that she was not advocating for a more "diverse" candidate just "for diversity's sake" but criticizing a "process" that she implied somehow suppressed racial minorities or discouraged them from participating.

"The appointment process should encourage broader participation and representation, including those that you do not see at this table, and a process where the community gets to provide input when the unforeseen happens. Unfortunately, this process has not led to that outcome," she continued.

Escamilla ultimately opted to abstain from voting, while all other members voted to approve Leutwyler.

"This decision is not a reflection of the individual seeking appointment but rather deep disappointment in the process and lack of representation that truly reflects our diverse community," Escamilla reiterated. She also said she would maintain her "professionalism" and work with Leutwyler and the rest of the council despite her misgivings.

By all accounts, the council probably should have gone with Leutwyler in the first place. Not only is Leutwyler a veteran of the U.S. Army — service that Escamilla did commend — but he also works as a program manager at Amazon.

Jonathan Choe, a journalist in Washington state who has covered the Jessica Roberts debacle extensively on X, characterized Leutwyler as the "common sense" option.

While Escamilla wrung her hands because Leutwyler appears to be a white male, Roberts also appears to be a white male, so the only "diversity" he supposedly would have offered the council was his cosplay as a woman. Apparently to demonstrate that point, he even wore trans-colored nail polish to his council interview in February.

Screenshot of Jessica Ann Roberts interviewing at a Lynnwood City Council meeting

Escamilla is not the only council member who expressed ambivalence about the "process" that resulted in the appointment of Leutwyler.

"Though I have my own personal opinions and grievances about the process and how it should have happened, how it could have happened, I’m looking to move forward in this direction so we can get to the business of the city," said City Council Vice President Josh Binda, a BLM activist who also faced backlash after sharing provocative photos of himself, including one to promote a local school tour.

Council member George Hurst did describe Leutwyler as "a good, viable candidate" but likewise bemoaned the "long process." "I don’t want to take any more of the council’s time in this appointment matter," he added.

Leutwyler is scheduled to be sworn in on Monday, according to a Wednesday press release from the council:

This evening, the City Council appointed Robert Leutwyler to the Lynnwood City Council. Position No.5 was vacated in January of this year due to the resignation of Council Member Julieta Altamirano-Crosby.

During the March 24, 2025 Business Meeting, he will take his Oath of Office and be seated immediately.

The City will provide a formal announcement which will include a biography and a quote from the Council Member early next week.

The February city council meeting during which all of the candidates, including Roberts and Leutwyler, interviewed can be seen below. Leutwyler appears around the 43:23 mark and Roberts around 01:03:45.


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Navy veteran mayor torpedoes activist's comparison of POWs, MIAs, and LGBTQ people



During a city council meeting earlier this week, an LGBTQ activist in Washington state attempted to compare the plight of "LGBTQ" people and those service members taken prisoner during war or whose fate remains unknown, but the mayor of her city swiftly set the record straight.

On Tuesday evening, Jenn McAleer spoke publicly not once but twice during the city council meeting in Newcastle, Washington, about 12 miles east of Seattle.

During her initial comments, McAleer repeated leftist platitudes on an array of subjects. She claimed to speak up "for the rights and safety of marginalized communities," for "freedom," and against the "racism and homophobia" that she indicated constantly threaten the area.

McAleer also called out Mayor Robert Clark by name, claiming that he had undermined efforts to fight "climate change" and to embrace "equity." She accused Clark of failing to govern in an "impartial" manner in accordance with his oath of office and of harboring a "flawed personal opinion" that there are only two genders.

When she had completed those prepared remarks, she returned to her seat without incident.

However, McAleer took to the podium again later that meeting, and this time, she ruffled feathers when she claimed that the POW-MIA flag was little more than a "political stunt."

"Speaking specifically about veterans, POWs, and MIAs — I want to say for the record: I'm very much in support of them and have absolutely no problem with the POW-MIA flag — um, flying it for 100 days a year is a political stunt," she said.

'I will not sit here and have somebody tell me that veterans are a "political stunt." How dare you?'

She then went on to imply that because the LGBTQ community is larger than the POW-MIA community, the Newcastle government should be more inclined to fly the Pride flag than the POW-MIA flag.

"My research shows that there have been 82,000 Americans who are registered as POWs or MIAs — which is atrocious and horrible, and it should never happen to any American — but there's 20 million minimum LGBTQ members," she continued. "So when we're talking about special interests, let's just have some intellectual integrity."

She even claimed the council attempted to "trick" people out of flying the Pride flag by suggesting that the POW-MIA flag would have to be flown as well. She called such a move "disgusting" and something to be "ashamed" of.

Though Mayor Clark and the rest of the council sat in silence during both of McAleer's diatribes, at this point, Clark lost his patience.

"It's not common that I respond to public comment, but I will not sit here and have somebody tell me that veterans are a 'political stunt.' How dare you?" fumed Clark, an electrical engineer who spent 10 years in the Navy.

"This country was founded because veterans lost their lives," Clark continued to a smattering of applause from the gallery. "Hundreds of thousands of people died for this country so that you could fly your Pride flag."

Clark wasn't finished: "Those 82,000 people who never came home will never have a chance to have a family or grow up, while you can fly your Pride flag. They sacrifice their lives all over the world for America and for freedom around the world."

"Don't ever disparage veterans in front of me!" he stated emphatically. When McAleer or someone else in the gallery then interjected, Clark repeated: "Don't ever disparage veterans in front of me, and we're done."

Clark also accused McAleer of repeatedly going on the "attack" and making potentially "libelous" statements on social media. He likewise admitted that he may face "censure" from his council colleagues on account of his outburst.

Neither McAleer nor Mayor Clark responded to a request for comment from Blaze News.

A video of the meeting can be seen below. McAleer appears at the 36:25 and 2:52:34 marks.

McAleer appears to be a compliance and risk officer at Overlake, a hospital in nearby Bellevue. In an interview with an Overlake blogger to mark so-called "Pride Month" in 2023, McAleer seemed to liken other LGBTQ activists to soldiers on the battlefield, claiming they "fought for the liberties" she now enjoys.

"I do think that oftentimes the LGBTQ+ community gets left behind in some of the conversations," she continued. "... Additionally, I would love a program where we ask questions and listen for the answers, about people’s LGBTQ+ status, in much the same way we ask about race and gender."

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Seattle BLM treasurer arrested on drug, weapons charges following commutation from Democratic governor



Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) has a habit of making bad or questionable decisions.

In 2023, he ratified legislation letting strangers shelter children who want sex-change mutilations or abortions without notifying parents. The previous year, his administration secured federal approval to provide illegal aliens with health and dental insurance through the Affordable Care Act. After prohibiting indoor dining and closing gyms, choir performances, and receptions at weddings and funerals, Inslee announced in 2021 that large events would have to confirm attendees' receipt of the experimental COVID-19 vaccines or have them demonstrate negative tests.

Inslee is apparently no better a judge of people than of policy. One of the individuals he sprung from prison is now facing nearly a dozen drug and gun charges.

The Democratic governor commuted the sentence of felon Percy Levy, 54, in 2019. Levy had spent the previous 17 years in prison for a drug house robbery.

Since receiving executive clemency from Inslee, Levy — who the Lynnwod Times indicated sits on the Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County chapter's board of directors as treasurer — has masqueraded as a changed man, working as a community outreach specialist for the Washington Defender Association and running the car dealership Redemption Auto.

Levy's bio on the car vendor's website states, "In 2019, Percy received executive clemency from Governor Inslee, propelling his mission to reform the criminal legal system, with a focus on sentencing reform and advocacy for those affected by the 'war on crime.'"

It appears he rejoined the losing side in that war.

Levy was arrested on March 13 after a traffic stop in Everett, Washington, and slapped with 11 Class B felony charges, including two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, and eight counts of possession of controlled substances with attempt to sell. Each charge carries with it a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.

'I would not change it for the world.'

The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office indicated that Levy's arrest followed a 16-month investigation by the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force, a multi-agency partnership consisting of local, state, and federal detective and special agents.

Detectives with the SRDTF reportedly secured a warrant for Levy's residence, not far from where he was ultimately pulled over. At the scene, they apparently found 2,818 grams of powder cocaine, 14.7 grams of crack cocaine, and 556 grams of fentanyl — enough to kill well over 250,000 people, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Detectives also found ample evidence signaling intent to distribute the drugs as well as a handgun.

Hours before his arrest, Levy testified remotely to the Washington State House Public Safety Committee. He provided insights regarding proposed legislation that would remove the requirement that Department of Corrections must provide convicts being released from prison with the least expensive method of public transportation.

Democratic Washington state Rep. Roger Goodman congratulated Levy on his "successful transition" from prison life.

KIRO-TV indicated that Levy is being held on a $1.5 million bond.

In his autobiographic statement on the Redemption Project of Washington website, Levy noted, "What more could I ask than having the privilege of actively working to smooth the road for the release of those back inside? It is fulfilling on a level that is surreal to me. I would not change it for the world."

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Children's hospital masks DEI to evade Trump's federal funding cuts: Report



The Seattle Children's Hospital renamed its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to circumvent President Donald Trump's ban, according to a whistleblower account.

A current employee with the hospital, who asked to remain anonymous over fear of retaliation, told the Daily Signal that the medical center has failed to comply with Trump's directive to eradicate woke programs.

'Focus on providing the best care to patients instead of wasting resources on radical political priorities.'

On Inauguration Day, Trump issued an executive order banning DEI, calling the initiatives "illegal and immoral discrimination programs." He demanded the termination of all related "mandates, policies, programs, preferences, and activities in the Federal Government, under whatever name they appear."

In addition to eradicating DEI offices within the federal government, the executive action ordered the termination of all "equity-related" grants. Grantees that ignored the directive risk losing federal funding.

According to USASpending.gov, the Seattle Children's Hospital has received $1.3 billion in federal funds since fiscal year 2008. It was awarded about $47 million annually through 2018 but saw a sharp rise starting in 2019, averaging $130 million yearly through 2024.

The Seattle Children's Hospital also receives federal funding through Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements.

The Daily Signal noted that the hospital removed some references to DEI from its website. However, according to an employee, some of the controversial initiatives were not eliminated — they were just rebranded under a different name.

For example, the hospital's "Inclusion Groups," which target minority staffers, are reportedly no longer listed on the website but continue to exist.

The worker told the news outlet that the hospital's leadership stated during a February 26 town hall that it would change its naming conventions to comply with Trump's order.

"The DEI culture at Seattle Children's Hospital is a culture of fear," the employee said. "Employees are terrified of being accused of racism and religious discrimination, so there's a toxic culture of fear, which really stifles free speech."

"For the last 10 years, we've been like laser-focused on proving that systemic racism exists," the worker added. "I am hoping that we can get back to the job of taking care of patients and families and children who are sick."

The hospital's website still lists an "Anti-Racism & EDI" section in the footer with pages describing its values and goals regarding "health equity and anti-racism."

The Daily Signal reported that new hires must complete "diversity and so-called microaggression training."

Dr. Kurt Miceli, medical director at Do No Harm, told the media outlet, "It's unfortunate to see Seattle Children's Hospital, an institution noted for holding racially segregated diversity trainings, decide to secretly push its DEI agenda."

"As with all hospitals, Seattle Children's should focus on providing the best care to patients instead of wasting resources on radical political priorities," Miceli added.

The hospital has reportedly stopped offering gender mutilating surgeries to children to comply with the Trump administration. However, it is still allegedly prescribing irreversible cross-sex hormones.

The Seattle Children's Hospital did not respond to the Daily Signal's request for comment.

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Video shows the 'scary' moment Japan Airlines plane collides with Delta airliner at Seattle airport



A Japan Airlines plane collided with a Delta Airlines plane at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Wednesday morning. The incident is the latest of multiple air travel mishaps in the past two weeks.

Around 10:17 a.m. on Wednesday, Japan Airlines Flight 68 was taxing at the SeaTac Airport when the right wing of the plane slammed into the tail of a parked Delta Airlines plane.

'It was obvious right away something was wrong.'

Japan Airlines Flight 68 had just touched down at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after flying from Tokyo, Japan, according to FlightAware — a flight tracking website.

Delta Flight 1921 was preparing to be de-iced before taking off for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Delta's Boeing 737 had 142 passengers onboard when the plane was struck.

Video caught the moment that the Japan Airlines plane slammed into the Delta airliner.

Jackie Patton — from Vancouver, Canada — was sitting in a window seat of the Delta plane at the time of the incident.

Patton told the New York Times that she heard a "violent shaking in the plane and a really loud crunching sound."

"It was obvious right away something was wrong," Patton added. "It was very scary."

Patton posted video of the aftermath on the X social media platform, which showed the Japan Airlines plane's wing slicing into the tail of the other aircraft.

Police and firefighters responded to the collision.

Both airliners had to be evacuated after the incident.

The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport said in a statement that the collision caused "minimal impact to airport operations," but there were some flight delays after the FAA paused traffic at the airport.

Delta said there were no reports of injuries for passengers or crews on the airplane.

The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement, "The aircraft were in an area that is not under air traffic control."

The FAA launched an investigation into the collision.

Japan Airlines did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Times.

You can watch a local news report on the air travel incident from WTVT.

Air traffic safety has been a hot-button topic in the past few weeks after highly publicized plane accidents.

An American Eagle flight collided with a Black Hawk military helicopter last week. All 62 passengers and two crew members of the airplane as well as the three crew members on the Black Hawk helicopter died in the crash. The remains of all of the victims have been recovered.

As Blaze News previously reported, a small medical plane crashed into a neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia just two days after the passenger plane collision with the helicopter. All six passengers on the Learjet 55 and a person on the ground died from the air travel disaster.

On Sunday, a United Airlines plane was forced to abort a "high-speed" takeoff after an engine caught on fire in Texas. The plane, carrying 104 passengers, was able to safely evacuate all of the passengers and crew without injuries, according to officials.

BlazeTV host Stu Burguiere went on a mission to discover why there have been so many recent "close calls" of commercial airliner collisions.

Burguiere's investigation unearthed several concerning revelations on how airports are using outdated technology, employing DEI practices that exclude the most qualified would-be air traffic controllers, and having severely understaffed air traffic towers.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared the documentary on the X social media platform last week.

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