FAFO: Matthew Reynolds of Town and Country Missouri FINDS OUT after keying Tesla

On April 2, 2025, Matthew Reynolds of Town and Country, Missouri, was arrested and charged with felony vandalism for allegedly keying a Tesla owned by a woman named Jyoti. The incident, captured on the Tesla’s built-in cameras, occurred in a parking lot at Woods Mill Plaza during what Jyoti described as a routine grocery trip. Video evidence shows Reynolds deliberately scratching the car’s side, leaving a deep mark stretching from the front door to the trunk. Town and Country police confirmed the arrest but have not disclosed a motive, though speculation ties it to a wave of anti-Tesla sentiment linked to Elon Musk’s political involvement.
Jyoti expressed sadness over the incident, noting the personal toll of such targeted acts. “He intentionally picked out my car and scratched it, with no thought about who I am or what I’m dealing with,” she told local media. The arrest follows a string of similar vandalism cases nationwide, with Tesla vehicles increasingly targeted amid public backlash against Musk. Reynolds faces felony charges, reflecting the severity of the damage, estimated to require extensive repairs. As tensions rise, this case underscores the real human impact behind politically charged acts of vandalism.