Shocking event occurred recently involving Jacek Zieliński, the mayor of Kąty Rybackie, who displayed violent behavior on the road when he assaulted another driver. The incident took place on the wojewódzka road number 502 near Nowy Dwór Gdański and was captured on video, which quickly circulated on social media, raising alarm among local residents.
According to reports from witnesses, the chaos began when Zieliński, traveling as a passenger in an Audi, became offended after another driver signaled his disapproval of the Audi's erratic behavior. The Audi had just overtaken three vehicles on a curve and on double solid lines, prompting the offended driver to make gestures indicating his dissent. Zieliński's reaction was startling; he ordered the driver to pull over and forcefully removed him from his vehicle, beginning to physically attack him.
The victim, who lost one of his teeth during the incident, was taken to Elbląg hospital for medical examination. He and his wife later reported the assault to the police at the county headquarters in Nowy Dwór Gdański. The attack appears to be premeditated as they believe Zieliński turned his vehicle around to confront them deliberately.
Locals reacted with outrage. The Sztutów municipality, to which Kąty Rybackie belongs, issued an official statement condemning the assault. Mayor Robert Zieliński stated, "This incident does not have any connection with the activities of the municipality of Sztutowo or the public duties of the mayor." He characterized the assault as behavior “that should never be tolerated,” emphasizing the need for public safety and health. The police are actively investigating the situation.
Video footage captured the intense confrontation, which has already gathered hundreds of thousands of views online, with many community members expressing shame over the actions of their elected representative. One social media user shared the video and described the ordeal: "My husband flashed the driver to signal her reckless driving, which apparently enraged this man. They turned around and blocked our way." The video portrays Zieliński aggressively pulling the driver from his car and engaging him violently.
Following the incident, the local council is moving forward with procedures to officially dismiss Zieliński from his position. Councillors are making it clear they will not tolerate violence or the threat to public safety from any of their members, especially those elected to serve and protect their communities.
The municipality's statement indicated they were awaiting the findings of the police investigation before taking any additional administrative steps. A growing number of local voices are calling for swift and firm action against Zieliński, demanding accountability for such misconduct.
It remains to be seen how this scandal will impact Kąty Rybackie and the wider Sztutowo community, but many are rallying for change and stricter oversight of their elected officials. Community members are voicing their concerns, demanding reassurance for safety on the roads and proper conduct from their leaders.
Jacek Zieliński has not publicly responded to the allegations, as attempts to contact him for comments have gone unanswered. For now, the community is grappling with the fallout of this unsettling incident, reflecting on how the actions of one can resonate throughout the entire community.