Heidelberg Community Mourns Chief Dennis Dixon After Veteran Department Leader Is Found Deceased In Patrol Vehicle During Monday Night Shift
The Heidelberg community is mourning Chief Dennis Dixon, who was found deceased in a patrol vehicle at about 8:50 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026, while serving the borough during the night shift.
Dixon began service with the department in 2008 and became Chief in 2018, leading the agency with steady dedication for nearly two decades.
Borough officials shared condolences and asked the community to keep Dixon’s family and fellow officers in their thoughts during this sudden loss.
Allegheny County Police are reviewing the circumstances, and the Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the official cause.
Memorial and funeral service details will be announced later by family members.
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