Philly DA withdraws warrant for state Rep. Kevin Boyle's arrest

“We hope that this doesn’t embolden Kevin to do anything that may harm himself or others,” Schimmel added.

Krasner said Boyle remained under investigation. It was unclear what, if any, charges he could face in the future.

The Philadelphia Inquirer began raising questions about the validity of the PFA last week, after reporters requested a copy of the records. Representatives from the courts said Wednesday — the day after the warrant was issued — that no such record existed.

When reporters questioned the District Attorney’s Office beginning on Thursday and continuing into the weekend, officials said that there was a legitimate PFA. Reporters continued to seek proof that such an order existed — until Monday, when law enforcement officially walked back the claims.

“I commend the fact that journalists were diligent about checking into it,” Krasner said.

As of Monday, Boyle’s whereabouts remained unknown. State police visited his apartment in Harrisburg over the weekend in search of him, but he was not there, according to a law enforcement source.

Pennsylvania House Democrats have spent more than $200,000 in support of Boyle’s Democratic primary opponent, Sean Dougherty.

News of the warrant also had an impact last week in the state House, as Democratic leaders continued to vote on Boyle’s behalf even though his whereabouts were unknown. House Majority Leader Matt Bradford, D-Montgomery, took the first step Thursday to try to expel Boyle from the House.

Bradford said Monday that the day’s developments do not change the “incapacity issues” that he believes Boyle is facing.

“He’s our friend,” Bradford said. “He needs help. All of the theater and the drama doesn’t change what needs to happen, which is Kevin needs to get well.”

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