The Phoenixville community is in mourning after the sudden death of a local police officer. In a public declaration yesterday, the Phoenixville Police Department announced that their colleague, Officer Arthur Scena IV, lost his life in a vehicle crash in Bucks County over the weekend. FOX 29 reported, "It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that the Phoenixville Police Department must announce that we lost one of our own last night."
Before joining the Phoenixville Police Department in 2019, Scena had notably served as a corrections officer at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility and had been an integral part of law enforcement in various capacities, including his time with the Philadelphia Housing Authority police and the Chester Police Department. His dedication to law enforcement followed his graduation from the Montgomery County Police Academy back in 2010. Scena, remembered by those who knew him as "Art," was a native of Elkins Park and had attended Cheltenham High School and Montgomery County Community College. These details about Scena's extensive career and background were outlined by CBS News Philadelphia.
According to the accounts shared, Scena leaves to mourn his passing a family comprised of his wife Amanda, a step-daughter Riley, and a daughter Reece. In response to this loss, the Phoenixville Police Department has taken steps to support the Scena family during the difficult time following his sudden death. A GoFundMe page has been set by the department and has already amassed over $40,000 in donations as of yesterday night, as 6abc reports.
While details surrounding the crash that took Officer Scena's life have yet to be fully released, the impact of his passing is far-reaching. The Phoenixville Police Department's statement highlighted both his professional commitment and his personal ties to a wider community: "Please keep his family, friends, and PPD colleagues in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time," as reported by FOX 29. A memoriam to honor the life and service of Officer Arthur Scena IV has also been set up with Phoenixville Federal Bank and Trust, offering a conduit for those wishing to express their sympathies and provide support.
