Stefani Lord, a state representative for New Mexico House District 22, expressed relief following the arrest related to the arson attack on the state's Republican Party headquarters. She conveyed her sentiments in a post on X dated April 14.
"Albuquerque Man Charged in Connection with Arson Attacks on Tesla Dealership and Republican Party of New Mexico Offic," said Lord, New Mexico State Representative for 22nd District (R). "I just did a quick scan of Wagner's Facebook, and based on his posts, he appears to be a radicalized loon that equates Republicans to nazis, hates cops, and justifies the killing of Trump by the memes he's been posting. I'm glad this dangerous punk is off the streets! If convicted, make an example of him, Attorney General Pam Bondi!"
According to Lord, she shared a link to a U.S. Department of Justice news release that announced charges against Jamison Wagner, 40, from Albuquerque. Wagner faces charges connected to arson attacks targeting both the Republican Party of New Mexico office and a Tesla dealership. He is also implicated in a February 9 arson at the Tesla Albuquerque showroom, which involved two vehicles and vandalism with swastikas and phrases such as "Die Elon," "Tesla Nazi Inc.," and "Die Tesla Nazi." Additionally, Wagner is accused of a March 30 arson at the New Mexico Republican Party office, causing significant damage to the front door and entry area.
Screenshot of State Representative Stefani Lord's April 14 post on X
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The criminal complaint indicates that investigators discovered materials marked with handwritten capital letters "I" or "H" at both scenes. Surveillance footage featuring a white sedan assisted authorities in narrowing down potential vehicles. Analysis of homemade incendiary devices led them to identify Wagner as a person of interest in both incidents. Authorities placed him under surveillance and confirmed ownership of a Hyundai Accent parked in his garage. A search warrant was obtained on April 11 for his residence, vehicle, and person, executed the following day when evidence linked to both incidents was seized.
The Republican Party of New Mexico highlighted details about the March 30 firebombing at its headquarters, underscoring that it was not an isolated incident. "We are deeply relieved that no one was harmed in what could have been a tragic and deadly attack," said Chairwoman Amy Barela in a March 30 post on X. Barela emphasized accountability for those resorting to violence and urged state leaders to take decisive action against such attacks.
