Crime & Safety
Arrest Warrant Issued For State Rep Kevin Boyle: Reports
State Rep. Kevin Boyle (D-Philadelphia) is accused of violating a protection from abuse order that was issued after a 2021 incident.
PHILADELPHIA ? A Pennsylvania state representative is being sought by Philadelphia Police after authorities alleged he violated a protection from abuse order.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports an arrest warrant has been issued for State Rep. Kevin Boyle (D-Philadelphia).
Philadelphia Police said the warrant was issued after Boyle, 44, violated a protection from abuse order, according to Fox 29.
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Boyle is the brother of Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-2nd District) and has served Pennsylvania's 172nd District in Harrisburg since 2011.
Action News reports Boyle was charged with harassment and violation of a protection from abuse order after showing up at his wife's house in 2021, but those charges were dropped.
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And in February, video surfaced of Boyle in a Montgomery County bar, showing him arguing with employees and threatening to use his position to close the bar.
Editor's Note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated Boyle had turned himself in to authorities.
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