An arrest warrant has been issued for Pennsylvania Democrat State Rep. Kevin Boyle, according to police.
Boyle’s warrant comes after his 2021 arrest and charges related to harassment and violating a protection order filed by his then-wife.
His now-estranged wife took out the order to protect her from abuse from the Democrat representative, CBS News reported.
Boyle allegedly violated this protection order by contacting his estranged wife again via text.
The Democrat lawmaker has represented Pennsylvania’s 172 district, located in parts of Montgomery County and Northeast Philadelphia, since 2011.
The outlet notes that he’s in the process of campaigning for his eighth term in office.
In February, Boyle went viral for appearing intoxicated at the Gaul & Co. Malt House in Rockledge.
Footage appeared to catch him allegedly harassing and threatening staff at the establishment.
At one point he allegedly screamed at employees.
The video shows him yelling at staff while them if they “know who the f**k” he was.
“I can f**king end this bar, by the way,” Boyle could be heard saying at the start of the footage.
“I’ll f**king end this bar, by the way.
“This bar is so f**king done, by the way.”
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An arrest warrant has reportedly been issued for Pennsylvania State Rep. Kevin Boyle (D) due to violation of a protection from abuse order.
Earlier this year, Boyle made headlines for being drunk in a bar. He later said he was “seeking help.” (ABC News) pic.twitter.com/e7qQ3Y1VO0
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Boyle was asked to leave the bar several times, police said.
He was not charged for the alleged incident.
In 2022, Boyle said that treatment for mental health issues helped save his life, CBS noted.
It is unclear if he sought help following the alleged incident at the bar.
In a statement to CBS, Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Matt Bradford said:
“I love Kevin, but I have serious concerns about his mental health and it breaks my heart to see him this way.
“I hope he gets the help he needs.”
