Crime & Safety
Injured Falls Twp. Police Officer Returns Home
A $6,000 reward has been offered for info on the motorcycle rider police were chasing when Officer Jeffrey Rhodunda crashed.
FALLS TOWNSHIP, PA — A Falls Township police officer who crashed chasing a motorcycle rider has returned home after more than a week in the hospital.
Officer Jerry Rhodunda was hurt during a chase on Saturday, Aug. 22. Police say officers were chasing a motorcycle that was being driven recklessly near a residential area.
On Wednesday, the department said "welcome home" to Rhodunda. They also announced that a $6,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the motorcycle rider who was being chased.
Find out what's happening in Levittownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
"Thank you to everyone who has offered their well wishes and prayers," the department said in a social media post.
Police are describing the motorcycle they were chasing as a royal blue sports bike.
Find out what's happening in Levittownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact police Sgt. Raymond Fanelli at 215-949-9100, Ext. 439 or R.Fanelli@fallstwp.com. Anonymous tips also may be forwarded to the Falls Township Police Department's anonymous tip line at 215-949-9120.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
