FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 3, 2025
CONTACT: Jordan Robinson, Public Safety PIO 208-846-7360 or jrobinson@meridiancity.org
MERIDIAN POLICE INVESTIGATING VANDALISM AT TESLA DEALERSHIP
MERIDIAN, ID – The Meridian Police Department is actively investigating a vandalism incident that took place overnight between 6:30 p.m. on April 2 and 7:00 a.m. on April 3, 2025, at the Tesla dealership in Meridian.
At some point during the night, an unknown suspect vandalized 16 Tesla Cybertrucks and the side of the Tesla building. The suspect used red spray paint to write the word "Nazi" on the exterior of the building and defaced the sides of multiple vehicles. The estimated damage from the vandalism is approximately $114,000.
The FBI has been notified, and this investigation is ongoing. The Meridian Police Department urges anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward. If you witnessed anything suspicious in the area or have any details that could assist in identifying the suspect, please contact Meridian Police Department by calling dispatch at 208-377-6790.
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The Meridian Police Department’s mission is to provide the highest quality service in partnership with the community to preserve and protect life and property through education, prevention and enforcement. The department has 151 police officers, and 46 non-sworn staff dedicated to making Meridian a great place to live, work and raise a family.
