Overview
- Chief Dennis Dixon was found inside his patrol vehicle around 8:50 p.m. Monday while on duty, according to borough officials.
- The Allegheny County Police Department is leading the investigation, which is typical when an officer dies on duty in a local jurisdiction.
- County police told KDKA they do not believe the death is suspicious, and the medical examiner has not issued a cause or manner of death.
- Dixon joined the Heidelberg department in 2008 and was promoted to chief in 2018.
- The borough and police department offered condolences to Dixon’s family, and officials said more details will be released after the medical examiner’s review.