Charges Filed for Vandalizing Tesla Vehicles in the District

WASHINGTON – Justin Fisher, 49, of the District, was charged in Superior Court with four counts of defacing public or private property stemming from offenses committed between Mar. 1 and Mar. 21, 2025, involving multiple Tesla vehicles, announced U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr. and Chief Pamela Smith, of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

Fisher made an appearance in court today and was released on personal recognizance. His misdemeanor initial status hearing is scheduled for June 10, 2025, in the Superior Court for the District of Columbia. 

“The so-called ‘Tesla Takedown’ is domestic terrorism, and my team is taking it on front and center,” said U.S. Attorney Martin. “These attacks are not just an attack on someone’s property. They are meant to intimidate and suppress political speech and shut down the marketplace of ideas,” Martin said.

"If you target Tesla and break the law, then you can expect consequences," said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. "This Department of Justice will not tolerate such criminal acts."

According to documents filed with the court, between the dates of Mar. 1 and Mar. 21, 2025, in Northeast D.C., Fisher defaced private property on Tesla vehicles, owned by multiple victims. The offenses were committed as follows:

• On Saturday, March 1, 2025, at approximately 10:11 a.m., in the 200 block of K Street, Northeast.
• On Sunday, March 2, 2025, at approximately 6:15 p.m., in the 200 block of 11th Street, Northeast.
• On Saturday, March 8, 2025, at approximately 8:05 a.m., in the 600- 700 blocks of F Street, Northeast.
• On Friday, March 21, 2025, at approximately 5:15 p.m., in the 600 block of G Street, Northeast.

Fisher was arrested on April 1, 2025.

This case is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department. 

This case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.

Charges are merely an allegation and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.