Brooklyn Park Public Works Director Arrested for Rape in Georgia
A high-ranking Brooklyn Park city staff member was arrested for alleged sex crimes earlier this month.
Dan Ruiz, who has been public works director for the city of Brooklyn Park for a decade, was jailed in Georgia on Sept. 8.
According to jail records, he was arrested by the Atlanta Police Department on suspicion of rape, aggravated sodomy, false imprisonment and battery.
He made bail and was released from police custody on Sept. 17.
A spokesperson for the city of Brooklyn Park said he’s on leave.
“Ruiz is currently on [full family and medical] leave,” the spokesperson said. “City leadership is reviewing personnel policies to determine whether any city policies apply relative to this incident.”
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