A Minnesota state employee has been arrested for allegedly causing over $20,000 in damages to multiple Tesla vehicles in Minneapolis. Dylan Bryan Adams, 33, a fiscal policy analyst for the Minnesota Department of Human Services, was reportedly caught on Tesla surveillance cameras repeatedly vandalizing parked cars.
According to reports, Adams was observed dragging a key across the exteriors of several Teslas while walking his dog, resulting in significant paint damage. The incidents were captured by the vehicles’ built-in security systems, leading to his identification and subsequent arrest.
Adams has been employed by the State of Minnesota for nearly seven years and holds a degree from Johns Hopkins University, obtained in 2014. The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office is currently reviewing the case, and formal charges are pending.
The Department of Human Services has acknowledged the incident, stating that Adams is one of over 40,000 state employees. They emphasized that the alleged actions do not reflect the values of the department or the state government.
As the investigation continues, authorities are working to determine the full extent of the damages and any potential motives behind the vandalism.
