Heidelberg Police Chief Found Dead In Patrol Car

Authorities are investigating the death of the chief of The Heidelberg Borough Police Department. The borough put out a release on Tuesday, saying they are “saddened to announce the sudden and tragic death of Police Chief Dennis Dixon while on duty.” Chief Dixon was found dead in his patrol vehicle around just before nine o’clock Monday night. He joined the Heidelberg Police Department in 2008 and was promoted to chief in 2018. The Allegheny County Police Department is handling the investigation and information regarding the cause and manner of his death will be released by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office.