Texas Man Arrested for Allegedly Ramming ATV Into Teslas in Vandalism Spree

Demarqeyun Marquize Cox faces felony charges after damaging multiple Tesla vehicles, with investigations ongoing into potential political motives.

Demarqeyun Marquize Cox, 33, was arrested in Texarkana, Texas, after allegedly ramming his ATV into a Tesla and damaging two others on March 25, 2025.
Tesla's Sentry Mode surveillance system captured footage of Cox ramming a parked Tesla outside a restaurant, leading to his identification and arrest.
Cox has been charged with felony criminal mischief and failure to identify, with additional charges pending as police investigate further incidents linked to him.
Authorities are examining whether Cox's actions were politically motivated, as the vandalism aligns with a broader trend of anti-Tesla violence tied to Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration.
Cox remains in custody at the Bi-State Justice Center Jail on a $105,000 bond, with federal agencies treating such attacks as domestic terrorism.