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22-04-2025
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State employee arrested for Tesla vandalism will not be charged
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office has decided not to press charges against a man arrested in Minneapolis last week in connection with the vandalism of several Tesla vehicles. According to the arrest report, on March 29 Dylan Bryan Adams, 33, was apprehended on suspicion of vandalizing six Tesla vehicles. The Minnesota Department of Human Services said that Adams is a state employee and released a statement about his arrest. 'We are reviewing the matter at this time. State employees are expected to follow our code of conduct and hold themselves to the highest ethical standards through their words and actions,' the statement reads. The vandalisms occurred to vehicles owned by residents of Edina, Minneapolis, Bloomington, and Nebraska. During a press conference last week, Minneapolis police said they arrested Adams after allegedly catching him on camera keying six Teslas and causing thousands of dollars in damage in each case — felony level damage. The department turned the case over the Hennepin County Attorney's Office for possible prosecution. The Minneapolis police chief released a statement to the Pioneer Press Tuesday saying that any frustration about the suspect not being charged should be directed at the county attorney's office. 'The Minneapolis Police Department did its job,' said Chief Brian O'Hara said in a written statement. 'It identified and investigated a crime trend, identified, and arrested a suspect, and presented a case file to the Hennepin County Attorney Office for consideration of charges. This case impacted at least six different victims and totaled over $20,000 in damages. Any frustration related to the charging decision of the Hennepin County Attorney should be directed solely at her office. Our investigators are always frustrated when the cases they poured their hearts into are declined. In my experience, the victims in these cases often feel the same.' An official with the Hennepin County Attorney's office said they are holding Adams responsible despite not pressing charges. 'We want to make sure we are very clear. What Mr. Adams did was wrong and we are holding him accountable for keying the cars. The HCAO did not reject or decline this case. We offered diversion as we often do with property damage cases when the person has no record. Mr. Adams will have to complete the requirements of the program. He will also have to pay every penny in restitution to the victims. If he does not meet those requirements, we will proceed through the criminal legal system process.' said Daniel Borgertpoepping, spokesperson for the Hennepin County Attorney's Office. Woodbury duplex destroyed in fire Trump's transportation officials buck a long-held practice of using 'road diets' to slow speeders Pedestrian dies after she's struck by teen driver in St. Paul Foul play not suspected in deaths of 2 in vehicle at St. Paul shopping center Authorities asking for help finding woman believed held against her will
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22-04-2025
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Walz staffer accused of vandalizing Teslas might not face charges: report
Minnesota Department of Human Services data analyst Dylan Bryan Adams will likely not face charges for allegedly vandalizing at least six Tesla vehicles, causing a total of $20,000 in damages. The Hennepin County Attorney's Office (HCAO) said it would seek "diversion" over charges. "Our main priorities are to secure restitution for the victims and hold Mr. Adams accountable. As a result, we will file for pre-charge diversion to best facilitate both of those goals," HCAO spokesperson Daniel Borgertpoepping said, according to Fox 9 Minneapolis. However, he also reportedly said that criminal consequences would be on the table "should unlawful behavior continue." Jewish Tesla Owner Demands Hate Crime Charges After Cybertruck Defaced With Swastika Pre-charge diversion allows individuals accused of committing crimes to avoid prosecution by participating in a program. Minneapolis police are allegedly unhappy with the Hennepin County Attorney's Office's decision not to seek criminal charges in this case. Read On The Fox News App Tesla Owners Should Stay Vigilant With Safety Steps As Feds Combat 'Domestic Terrorism': Retired Sergeant "The Minneapolis Police Department did its job. It identified and investigated a crime trend, identified, and arrested a suspect, and presented a case file to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office for consideration of charges," Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said in a statement quoted by Fox 9. "This case impacted at least six different victims and totaled over $20,000 in damages. Any frustration related to the charging decision of the Hennepin County Attorney should be directed solely at her office. Our investigators are always frustrated when the cases they poured their hearts into are declined. In my experience, the victims in these cases often feel the same." During a news conference on April 17, Minneapolis police showed videos of a suspect keying several Tesla vehicles. According to O'Hara, the acts constituted felonies, with each act causing a minimum of $1,000 in damage. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty is no stranger to controversies. In October 2023, Moriarty was criticized for controversial plea deals that upset families of murder victims and sparked concerns from legal experts. Tesla vehicles and properties across the country have become targets for vandals. In many cases, the attacks occur as protests against Tesla CEO Elon Musk's work in the Trump administration. In March, when the DOJ began going after Tesla vandals, Attorney General Pam Bondi said the wave of attacks was "nothing short of domestic terrorism" and ensured that perpetrators would face consequences. Fox News Digital reached out to Adams' attorney, Robert Paule, the Minneapolis Police Department, Hennepin County Attorney's Office and Walz's article source: Walz staffer accused of vandalizing Teslas might not face charges: report
