A Minnesota state fiscal policy analyst who allegedly admitted to vandalizing six Teslas—causing an estimated $21,000 in damages—will not face criminal charges, according to the local Democratic county attorney.

Dylan Bryan Adams, 33, who identifies himself on social media as a fiscal policy analyst for the Minnesota Department of Human Services, was caught on video keying multiple Teslas in the Minneapolis area. One Tesla owner told the Minnesota Star Tribune that the damage to her vehicle resembled a failed attempt to etch a swastika.

“Our main priorities are to secure restitution for the victims and hold Mr. Adams accountable,” Hennepin County Attorney’s Office spokesman Daniel Borgertpoepping stated. “As a result, we will file for pre-charge diversion to best facilitate both of those goals.

“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. Criminal prosecution remains a possibility should unlawful behavior continue,” Borgertpoepping added.

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Let's take a look at the mindset of Gov. Tim Walz's state employee Dylan Bryan Adams, who is suspected of damaging several Teslas in the heart of MAGA Country in downtown Minneapolis. pic.twitter.com/bJtqeTCMMB

— CrimeWatchMpls (@CrimeWatchMpls) April 18, 2025

“Participants in the county attorney’s diversion program are expected to sign a contract which could include conditions like community service and restitution payments,” the Star Tribune noted.

The head of the Minneapolis Police Dept. wasn’t happy with the decision not to actively prosecute Adams.

“The Minneapolis Police Department did its job,” Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara responded. “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.

“This case impacted at least six 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,” O’Hara added.

“We are reviewing the matter at this time,” Minnesota DHS stated to the Star Tribune. “State employees are expected to follow our code of conduct and hold themselves to the highest ethical standards through their words and actions.”