ARREST WARRANT Issued For Democrat Lawmaker

An arrest warrant has been issued for a Democrat lawmaker from Pennsylvania after he allegedly violated a protective order.

Sources say Pennsylvania State Rep. Kevin Boyle is alleged to have violated a protective order filed by his ex-wife by texting her.

At the time of this writing, we have not yet seen confirmation that Boyle is in law enforcement custody.

This isn’t the first time the Pennsylvania lawmaker has made headlines due to his public behavior either.

Boyle’s arrest warrant has sparked a debate about his eligibility to vote in Pennsylvania’s legislature. Here’s what is currently being reported:

State Rep Kevin Boyle faces arrest after police say he violated a PFA. House Republicans are calling for him to take leave and members of his own party , & the HDCC , are backing his primary opponent Sean Dougherty. @6abc pic.twitter.com/RrO5urOIfv

— Annie McCormick (@6abcAnnie) April 17, 2024

CBS News provided this statement from Boyle’s family:

“Tragically, several months ago his symptoms returned. In recent weeks his mental health has even further deteriorated.

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It’s been painful to watch an intelligent, accomplished person with a big heart decline in such a precipitous way.

Kevin’s family, close friends, and several colleagues have done everything possible to get him to enter into treatment, but we have been frustrated by a system that gives little power to the loved ones of an adult with a serious mental health condition.”

Many took issue with Rep. Boyle’s eligibility to vote despite being at odds with the law and touched on other troubling events from the lawmaker’s past.

🚨🚨 #PAHouseRepublicans response.

Despite being a fugitive from justice, House Democrats are still allowing Rep. Kevin Boyle's (D-Philadelphia) vote to count on the PA House floor.

⬇️⬇️⬇️ pic.twitter.com/TGW5Cmq1KE

— PA House Republicans 🇺🇸 (@PAHouseGOP) April 17, 2024

This should be national news.

Only in PA could a state lawmaker be a fugitive — and still be allowed to vote. PA House Democrats need to stop this blatant political nonsense. https://t.co/qSAHCYHyOk

— Real_Dave_La_Torre 🍿 (@David_LaTorre) April 18, 2024

BREAKING REPORT: ⚠️ Arrest warrant issued for Democratic PA State House Rep Kevin Boyle after being caught on video threatening to use his political power to SHUT DOWN a local business..

VIDEO: @PhillyCrimeUpd pic.twitter.com/Tyg4bRR6Qw

— Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) April 16, 2024

The New York Post highlighted the general response to Boyle’s incident from GOP lawmakers:

“We tried to address this situation this morning by asking that Mr. Boyle be placed on leave,” Republican caucus leader Rep. Bryan Cutler (Lancaster) said.

“The Democrats are insisting that not only he’s not on leave, but he is in fact eligible to vote.”