A Minnesota Department of Human Services employee, whose Tesla vandalism spree in Minneapolis was caught on video, is still employed by the state.
Taxpayers are continuing to pay the salary of Dylan Adams, a fiscal policy analyst at the Minneapolis DHS.
In March, Adams racked up more than $21,000 in damages during work hours as he walked around the city with his dog and keyed the electric cars.
When asked about consequences Adams may have faced for his vandalism, a DHS spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Mail that 'Dylan Adams is a current employee.'
The spokesperson also said, 'no public data exists with respect to disciplinary action.'
Adams' acts of vandalism were caught on video because Teslas are equipped with 360 degree cameras and automatically record when someone approaches the vehicle.
Despite the damning footage, Hennepin County District Attorney Mary Moriarty declined to pursue criminal charges against Adams. Her office instead said it would seek a 'diversion' of the case.
'This is an approach taken in many property crime cases and helps to ensure the individual keeps their job and can pay restitution, as well as reducing the likelihood of repeat offenses,' Moriarty said.
'Criminal prosecution remains a possibility should unlawful behavior continue.'
Taxpayers are continuing to pay the salary of Dylan Adams, a fiscal policy analyst at the Minneapolis DHS who was caught on video vandalizing Teslas
Adams' acts of vandalism were all caught on video because Teslas are equipped with 360 degree cameras and automatically record when someone approaches the vehicle
The videos of Adams' vandalism clearly show him keying four Teslas, three of which were in downtown Minneapolis and one that was at a Target in Northeast Minneapolis
District attorney Moriarty has been criticized in the past for her progressive approach in dealing with criminals.
One of her biggest controversies came in 2023, when she played a key role in overturning the conviction of a man who was arrested for murdering a flower shop employee during a robbery in 2004.
She has established a first-of-its-kind Conviction Integrity Unit dedicated to re-examining past convictions and pursuing 'appropriate relief' for those convicted.
Her office also announced this year that it would stop prosecuting felony cases that stem from low-level traffic stops.
Moriarty announced in August that she would not be seeking reelection in 2026.
Her approach to criminal justice was extended to Adams as well, which frustrated police and some members of the Minneapolis community.
Footage shared by Minneapolis Police shows Adams calmly walking up to one of the vehicles before casually keying it
Minneapolis Police Department Chief Brian O’Hara said: 'Our investigators are always frustrated when the cases they poured their hearts into are declined,' adding that victims of crimes usually feel the same way.
The videos of Adams' vandalism clearly show him keying four Teslas, three of which were in downtown Minneapolis and one that was at a Target in Northeast Minneapolis.
Since President Donald Trump was elected and Tesla owner Elon Musk began publicly backing him, the electric vehicles, their charging stations and dealerships, have all become targets of politically-motivated violence by left-wingers.
The government worker took his dog with him on the vandalism spree
Some have taken it a step further, calling Musk a Nazi and saying he should be killed. Tesla owners have reported public attacks ranging from verbal abuse and curse words to physical assault.
As a state employee, Adams' boss is technically Governor Tim Walz, who was presidential candidate Kamala Harris's pick for vice presidential running mate.
In March, the same month Adams was recorded vandalizing Teslas, Walz disparaged Elon Musk and his electric car company at an event in Wisconsin.
The governor said he gets a 'little boost' from watching Tesla's stock drop, before adding that if a person owns a Tesla, 'we're not blaming you. You can take dental floss and pull the Tesla thing off, you know?'
The FBI and the Justice Department have said they will treat attacks on Teslas and their related facilities as 'domestic terrorism' because there is a strong likelihood of a political motive.
That has led to some people online calling for the federal government to step in and prosecute Adams where the state has not.
