Not surprisingly, this story is being ignored by most of the U.S. national media, no doubt because the terrorist was quickly identified as Mohammad Mesmarian, 34, who claimed he “did it for the future.” He now faces charges of committing an act of terrorism, arson, destroying or injuring real or personal property and escape by a felony prisoner.
8NewsNow (h/t Marvin W) Around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Las Vegas Metro police responded to the Mega Solar Array plant on U.S. 93 north of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, sources told the 8 News Now Investigators. Employees at the plant said they found a car smoldering in a generator pit.
Police suspect Mesmarian drove through the fence Tuesday afternoon after employees had left for the day. It was not until 12 a.m. Wednesday when video reportedly shows Mesmarian setting the car on fire, documents said. Mesmarian reportedly watched the car burn, sitting in a chair for about 15 minutes before walking off, documents said.
Investigators also believe Mesmarian siphoned gasoline from his car to put on wires at the transformer. An iPhone was found in the burnt car with an account connected to Mesmarian. Police also found two laptops.
An employee at the plant said the fire caused “major damage,” estimating it would take two years to receive replacement parts, police said.
Az gal says
It’s going to get worse, much worse.
I’m right now sparring online with a filthy Afghan Muslum who hates the West. He can’t match my hatred (of Islam) though.
Ghulam says
Do tell, please.
Screenshots or any text would be better (of course, hide your personal details).