§ 7158. Arrest in boroughs. In addition to any other powers granted under law, a constable of a borough shall, without warrant and upon view, arrest and commit for hearing any person who:
(1) Is guilty of a breach of the peace, vagrancy, riotous or disorderly conduct or drunkenness.
(2) May be engaged in the commission of any unlawful act tending to imperil the personal security or endanger the property of the citizens.
(3) Violates any ordinance of the borough for which a fine or penalty is imposed.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Section 7101 - Scope of chapter
Section 7103 - Cities of the first class
Section 7112 - Cities of the second and third classes
Section 7122 - Deputy constables
Section 7132 - Police officers
Section 7142 - Conduct and insurance
Section 7143 - Board established
Section 7144 - Program established
Section 7145 - Program contents
Section 7146 - Continuing education
Section 7148 - Use of firearms
Section 7149 - Restricted account
Section 7151 - General imposition of duties and grant of powers
Section 7153 - Service of process
Section 7154 - Collection of taxes
Section 7155 - Arrest of offenders against forest laws
Section 7157 - Returns and appearance
Section 7158 - Arrest in boroughs
Section 7159 - Trespassing livestock
Section 7159.1 - Sale of trespassing livestock
Section 7161.1 - Specific fees
Section 7163 - Election services
Section 7164 - Impounding, selling and viewing fees
Section 7166 - Returns to court
Section 7171 - Election notice in certain areas
Section 7174 - Action against security
Section 7175 - Criminal penalty
Section 7176 - Compensation violation