The Duquesne police chief has been charged with witness intimidation in relation to a case of alleged sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl.
According to the Allegheny County Police Department, chief Thomas Dunleavy turned himself in Wednesday after being charged for witness intimidation.
Bethel Park police responded to a report of sexual assault involving a 20-year-old named Nathan Beck. Beck is being accused for engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.
The assault was reported by the victim’s dad, who is a witness in this case. Beck was a volunteer firefighter in Duquesne and a friend of Dunlevy,
The victim's dad said Dunleavy came to his job and claimed the man brought alcohol to his underaged daughter and Beck, and that he could lose custody of his children. He also said that child protective services would get involved if the case went to a trial.
Court paperwork shows the victim’s dad told police that Dunlevy said he was there on behalf of Beck and said he and his daughter’s mom pushed Beck’s relationship with the girl.
Bethel Park police asked county police to help investigate three days later, and an arrest warrant was issued for Dunleavy on Wednesday.
Beck's attorney Jimmy DePasquale said that Beck never requested that Dunleavy involve himself in his unlawful charges.