LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. — A Jonestown man is dead after Pennsylvania State Police said he dragged a state trooper with his car. The news left neighbors in shock.
"I mean it's definitely surprising, this neighborhood is usually quiet," said Chester Tobias, a neighbor who has lived in the area for about a year.
On Nov. 7 around 10:40 p.m., State Police were dispatched to the first block of Ridge Dr. in Ridge road in Union Township after they say Andrew Dzwonchyk, 40, violated Protection from Abuse order violation ( PFA).
While at the home in Union Township, police said that Dzwonchyk arrived by vehicle, and officers attempted to take him into custody.
At that time, police said a struggle ensued with Dzwonchyk while he was in the driver's seat of his vehicle.
According to the police releases, Dzwonchyk drove forward and in reverse while a State Trooper was partially in the vehicle, causing the Trooper to be dragged.
" He should've never done it, he should've got out of his car, let the process happen and deal with the consequences," said John Michael, a Dzwonchyk friend and neighbor of 20 years.
Police say they attempted to taser Dzwonchyk unsuccessfully before firing at least one shot from their firearm, striking him.
Despite immediate first aid given to Dzwonchyk, he was pronounced dead the scene of the incident.
According to the PFA, the woman who filed the order have to kids with Dzwonchyk.
The order was filed on October 13th
The Pennsylvania State Police Troop L Major Case Team and the Lebanon County District Attorney's office are investigating.