Suspect arrested after Molotov cocktail attack at New Orleans Tesla center

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with a Molotov cocktail arson at the Tesla Service Center in New Orleans, Project NOLA said.

Project NOLA identified the suspect as John Michael Hinkhouse. The organization said Hinkhouse was taken into custody by the New Orleans Fire Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in connection with the April 14 attack at the Tesla Service Center on Tchoupitoulas Street.

The ATF previously said a Molotov cocktail incendiary device was used to start a fire at the Tesla sales office. The fire was reported early Tuesday, April 14. The device was thrown at the front door, according to ATF…

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