Philadelphia District Attorney’s office drops arrest warrant for State Rep. Kevin Boyle

(WHTM) – The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office has withdrawn its arrest warrant for State Representative Kevin Boyle.

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner says his office received “newly confirmed information has changed our analysis” and said there is no probable cause in the case.

Krasner says while he would “love” to talk to Boyle, he has not spoken to him. The announcement comes less than 24 hours before voters will consider Boyle and Sean Dougherty in the Democratic primary for Boyle’s 172nd district seat.

“Previously unavailable information came to light this morning regarding the Protection from Abuse order that in-part formed the basis for the warrant for Rep. Kevin Boyle’s arrest,” the DA’s Office said in a statement. “In keeping with the Philadelphia District Attorney’s commitment to fair and equal justice, the DAO is withdrawing the arrest warrant for Rep. Boyle. While there may or may not be a basis for other charges, there is no longer probable cause for violation of a protective order. This remains an ongoing investigation and we have no further comment at this time.”

The incident was part of a whirlwind of allegations involving Boyle.

Video circulating on social media in February appeared to show State Representative Boyle intoxicated at a bar threatening to use his position to close the establishment.

The more than three minute video, which has been viewed tens of thousands of times on X, shows Boyle repeatedly refusing to leave the bar.

“I can f—— end this bar by the way,” Boyle said, later adding “this bar is done! Do you know who the f— I am? This bar is done tomorrow!”

Boyle, 44, also repeatedly calls patrons and staff “actors” and members of the military, threatening to “prevent (their) promotion.”

State lawmakers have said they hope their House colleague finds the help he needs.

House Majority Leader Matt Bradford says Boyle, who has had mental health challenges for years, is a friend but he’s concerned for his wellbeing.

Last week Bradford introduced a resolution to create a committee that would decide whether to expel a member.

Despite the arrest warrant, Boyle’s votes by proxy were recorded on the House Floor on Wednesday. Boyle, the brother of Congressman Brian Boyle, has already had his security access at the State Capitol revoked and he’s facing a primary challenger in Philadelphia.

Boyle’s term runs through the year.

Boyle has served in the State House since 2011 and is currently Chair of the State Insurance Committee. He won re-election for his 172nd House District seat in 2022 with 57% of the vote. Boyle has not yet filed petitions, which are due next week, to run in the 2024 election.

The 172nd District covers part of Philadelphia’s Fox Chase neighborhood near Cheltenham.

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