Overview

• Dylan Bryan Adams, a Minnesota Department of Human Services employee, was caught on Tesla cameras keying six vehicles, causing damages exceeding $20,000.
• The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office chose pre-charge diversion over criminal prosecution, citing restitution and accountability as key priorities.
• Participants in the diversion program must meet conditions such as restitution payments and community service, with prosecution remaining an option if misconduct continues.
• Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara criticized the decision, highlighting the extensive effort by law enforcement to investigate and arrest Adams.
• The case reflects a broader trend of Tesla vandalism linked to political tensions surrounding Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration.