Viral Video Culprit Arrested in Costco Parking Lot Vandalism

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**James M. Jefferson (71) of Pleasant Prairie**

Pleasant Prairie, Wis. – A dramatic arrest was announced today following a week-long investigation into a viral video that captured a shocking act of vandalism at a local Costco parking lot.

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On Saturday, February 15th, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., a Tesla video recorded a disturbing incident in which a man was seen repeatedly keying a vehicle. The footage, widely shared on social media, shows the individual circling the car and deliberately causing damage by scratching its surface not once, but twice.

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After a thorough investigation, Pleasant Prairie Police have identified the suspect as 71-year-old James M. Jefferson, a resident of Pleasant Prairie. According to police records, Jefferson was apprehended and is now being held at the Kenosha County Jail pending charges.

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Authorities have formally requested that the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office file charges against Jefferson for felony criminal damage to property. The investigation, which quickly garnered community attention due to the video’s viral spread, is now moving to the next phase of the legal process.

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James M. Jefferson is expected to be formally charged on Monday or Tuesday. He is presumed innocent.

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Kevin Mathewson

Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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Southsider blues says:

February 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM

Too old to be doing dumb sh$&. Moron

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Anonymous says:

February 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM

Felony? Held in jail. How much damage did he cause? Does he have any criminal history?

Normally there is a long list of past charges and convictions in articles about rapists, drug dealers, and other dangerous people who are or could be released on bond. They couldn’t do a summons and complaint? Why not?

Wow! He is actually locked up! I can sleep easy to tonight knowing that if you touch a Tesla in Pleasant Prairie you are going to be locked up.

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1. Felony is Value $$$ says:
  
  February 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM
  
  Simple as that
  
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Anonymous says:

February 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM

What a dumb fuck

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Anonymous says:

February 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM

James M. Jefferson (D) is an asshole.

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DOGE says:

February 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM

Asshat tried to shave and get a quick haircut to avoid getting caught. Keyed a Tesla because he doesn’t like Musk. Typical democrat move. Throw the book at the old fart

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Anonymous says:

February 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM

Yes, he does own Jefferson Electric. What an upstanding member of your community

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Democrats Are Stinky says:

February 23, 2025 at 4:28 PM

Typical Democrat behavior.

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Anonymous says:

February 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM

I want to see the video! What an idiot! Hope it was worth it dumbass!

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Anonymous says:

February 23, 2025 at 5:17 PM

Trump Derangement Syndrome and
Musk Derangement Syndrome are real!!!

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