Brandon Velez, a Financial Systems Underwriter, was taken into custody in Fort Collins, Colorado, for vandalizing a Tesla by scratching it and attempting to carve a swastika.
The incident occurred at Crunch Fitness. Thankfully, the car owner had activated the Tesla’s sentry mode, which captured the footage.
Highlights
- Brandon V. is being charged under Colorado’s statute 18-4-501(1)(4)(d) for allegedly causing intentional damage to someone’s property, with the damage valued between $2,000 and $5,000.
- It still carries severe penalties, including potential imprisonment for 12 to 18 months, fines ranging from $1,000 to $100,000, and possibly a lasting criminal record.
- Brandon V is a Financial Analyst with a strong background in small business lending, franchising, SBA7a, Paycheck Protection Program lending, and process development for small business credit analysis.
The gym recognized him as a member and showed the video to the authorities, who then charged him with a felony.
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Brandon V. 27 is facing charges under Colorado’s Criminal Mischief statute, 18-4-501(1)(4)(d), for intentionally damaging another person’s property with a value between $2,000 and $5,000.
This offense is classified as a Class 6 Felony (F6), which, while the lowest level of felony, can still result in significant consequences such as 12 to 18 months of jail time, fines ranging from $1,000 to $100,000, and a permanent criminal record.
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Additionally, he is facing another charge under statute 18-4-501(1)(4)(c), related to criminal mischief for property damage between $1,000 and $2,000.
This offense is categorized as a Class 1 Misdemeanor (M1), a less severe charge with potential penalties, including fines and a possible criminal record.
As per his LinkedIn profile, Brandon V is a Financial Analyst with a strong background in small business lending, franchising, SBA7a, Paycheck Protection Program lending, and process development for small business credit analysis.
He has extensive experience in underwriting, financial analysis, and business process improvement.
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He has over 500 connections and is actively involved in the Denver Young Professionals group.
Brandon introduces himself as open to work and seeking opportunities in roles such as Credit Analyst, Financial Analyst, Business Analyst, and Underwriter.
In the comment section, a social media user, Karen Skelton, expressed her disbelief, stating that it still amazes her how some people believe they have the right to destroy other people’s property.
It still amazes me how people think they have the right to destroy other people’s property!
Further, Peg Mazzaraco commented on the growing issue of Tesla vandalism, noting that it’s becoming common.
She pointed out that laws regarding such acts vary from state to state, increasing the severity of these crimes.
She suggested publishing mug shots and details of fines or jail sentences for these perpetrators would create more substantial consequences and help raise awareness.
As an employer, she emphasized the importance of knowing if individuals with such backgrounds are working in her business for the safety of herself and her coworkers.
Additional Information
- His full name is Brandon Joseph Velez.
- A police officer, Robert Holder, arrested him.
- Brandon, specializing in Microsoft Excel, is a third-year student at Western Governors University in Fort Collins, Colorado.
