Loveland, CO - On Thursday, March 13th, 2025, the Loveland Police Department arrested 24-year-old Cooper Jo Frederick, a Fort Collins resident. The arrest was based on probable cause obtained through a continued investigation concerning repeated criminal acts at the Loveland Tesla, located at 1606 N. Lincoln Avenue. This arrest comes after a March 7th incident, where an incendiary device was ignited and thrown at the Tesla building, landing between two vehicles. Several people inside, who were cleaning the building, were put at risk; however, our responding officer quickly extinguished the fire, preventing further harm. The building and several vehicles were also damaged by rocks during this same time.
Frederick was booked into the Larimer County Jail on the following charges:
- CRS 18-12-109(4) Explosives or Incendiary Devices Use During Felony, Class 2 Felony
- CRS 18-12-109(2)(a) Possess Explosives or Incendiary Device, Class 5 Felony
- CRS 18-4-103(1)(2)(e) 2nd Degree Arson – Business - $5,000 to <$20,000, Class 5 Felony
- CRS 18-4-501(1)(4)(e) Criminal Mischief $5,000 < $19,999 Business, Class 5 Felony
- CRS 18-2-101(4) Criminal Attempt to Commit Class 5 or 6 Felony, Class 6 Felony
Frederick’s booking photo can be obtained through the Records Department of the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office. At the time of this release, Frederick had not been to bond hearing. The Loveland Police Department is incredibly thankful for the work of our Criminal Investigations Division, along with the partnership we continue with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Federal Bureau of Investigations. Anyone with information regarding this incident or Frederick is asked to call the LPD Tip Line at (970) 962-2032 or Larimer County Crime Stoppers at (970) 221-6868.
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The listed charge(s) are merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. The purpose of this news release is to provide timely information to the public. The details contained in this release are based on preliminary information available at the time of drafting. The Loveland Police Department's understanding of this incident may change as additional evidence is collected, analyzed, and reviewed.
