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The man could face up to life in prison and a $50,000 fine for the killing of Henry King.
The 34-year-old was struck by a bullet and brought back to shore, where he died from his injuries.
The incident comes amid an uptick in nationwide Tesla vandalism tied to CEO Elon Musk’s role in recent cuts to federal jobs and spending.
The man was arrested on the morning of Wednesday, May 14 and remains at the Whatcom County Jail without bail.
The suspect now faces additional charges of obstruction and resisting arrest.
A majority of their narcotics were distributed within the Lummi Nation.
The man pled guilty in February of drug trafficking and possession and was sentenced to 16 months in prison.
The man will be sentenced on June 5.
An arrest of the vessel means that under maritime law, U.S. Marshals can detain the barge until they can secure a claim against it.
A woman was arrested and booked into the Whatcom County Jail, where she remains on $50,000 bail.