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| PHILADELPHIA, PA– The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office announced that today, May 25, 2022, Deputy Sheriff Matthew Leibman on official business was hit by a motor vehicle while traveling on a bicycle at the corner of 10thand Filbert Street. Deputy Sheriff Leibman was struck when a motor vehicle went through a traffic light while he was traveling to assist another Deputy Sheriff who is stationed at the Philadelphia Parking Authority at 913 Filbert Street, in downtown Philadelphia. The vehicle did not stop after striking Deputy Sheriff Leibman. His family has been notified that he is injured but is in stable condition and will be released from the hospital soon. The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office is grateful to witnesses for their timely assistance in this matter. Deputy Sheriff Leibman has been with the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office for nearly five (5) years and has been a member of our bike unit for three (3) years. It is expected that the Sheriff’s Office bicycle will be replaced due to the damage sustained in the incident. “I want to thank the community for their assistance. I visited Deputy Sheriff Leibman and I am grateful that his fellow deputies quickly helped transport him to Jefferson Hospital. We have identified the vehicle and this incident remains under police investigation at this time.” – Sheriff Rochelle Bilal About the Office of The Sheriff of Philadelphia: As the pandemic continues, the Philadelphia Sheriff’s office wants to ensure that Philadelphia residents can remain in their homes, which is why the Sheriff’s Office supports any programs that help residents. It is important that Philadelphia residents contact the Sheriff’s office if they believe they have been illegally evicted by someone who was impersonating a Deputy Sheriff. The Sheriff’s office will also continue to host food giveaways and virtual town halls to answer any questions that residents may have. If there are any questions that a resident may have, they can reach out to the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office at 215-686-3530 or 215-686-3542. www.PhillySheriff.com |
