WEST CHESTER — The Chester County District Attorney's Office announced the arrest of Pennsylvania State Trooper David Levy, 36, on charges of official oppression, recklessly endangering another person, possessing an instrument of crime, and simple assault.

On Dec. 28, 2022, while off duty, Trooper Levy allegedly forced another vehicle off the road and stopped vehicles near the entrance of Longwood Gardens after driving recklessly on Route 1 in Kennett Township, according to the DA's office.

Witnesses said they heard a gunshot and observed Trooper Levy approach another car with his gun drawn shouting commands while purporting to act in an official capacity, the DA said in a release.

Trooper Levy served as a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper since February 2021 and was stationed at Troop K-Media Barracks. He is currently suspended without pay pending the outcome of the charges.

On Dec. 30, 2022, police searched the defendant's car and found a bullet hole in the dash of the car. A 9-millimeter Luger shell casing was found in the center console. Police later learned that earlier on the night of the incident the defendant had been drinking alcohol at a bar in Aston Township, Delaware County.