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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) The Heidelberg Borough Police Department is mourning the loss of its police chief.

In a statement released today, the borough said it was “saddened to announce the sudden and tragic death of Police Chief Dennis Dixon while on duty.”

Officials said Dixon was found dead in his patrol vehicle at about 8:50 p.m. yesterday.

Dixon joined the department in 2008 and was promoted to chief in 2018.

“Our thoughts are with Chief Dixon’s family and loved ones during this difficult time,” the borough said in the statement.

Allegheny County Police Department is investigating. Information regarding the cause and manner of death will be released later by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office.