WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA – In a tragic and disturbing incident that has shaken the Montgomery County community, Michael Dutkiewicz, 26, of Warminster, has been arrested and charged with the murder of his girlfriend, 25-year-old Alyssa Rose Wiest. The announcement was made jointly by Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and West Conshohocken Borough Police Chief Salvatore Carfagno.
The fatal shooting occurred shortly after midnight on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in the quiet neighborhood of the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue. West Conshohocken Police responded to a 911 call at approximately 12:25 a.m. and arrived at the scene to find a young woman face-down on the sidewalk. The victim, later identified as Alyssa Wiest, was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to her torso.
Emergency responders transported Wiest to Lankenau Hospital, but despite efforts to save her, she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Crime Scene and Investigation
A joint investigation was swiftly launched by West Conshohocken Borough Police and Montgomery County Detectives. Authorities discovered that Wiest’s home, located only a few doors from where her body was found, had its door ajar. Blood was found inside her residence and along the sidewalk, tracing a path to where her body ultimately lay. This grim trail of evidence painted a chilling picture of the moments leading up to her death.
During a thorough forensic sweep of the scene, detectives recovered five projectiles, some found inside the residence and others outside near the victim’s body. These projectiles are believed to have been fired during the violent altercation that ended Wiest’s life.
Suspect Identified and Arrested
The investigation revealed that Wiest had been in a romantic relationship with Michael Dutkiewicz for the past two years. A witness and neighbor reported seeing Dutkiewicz standing beside his silver Ford F-150 in the immediate aftermath of the shooting. The vehicle was then seen speeding away from the area.
Utilizing license plate reader data, detectives tracked Dutkiewicz’s vehicle leaving West Conshohocken and driving through Conshohocken shortly after the time of the murder, further linking him to the scene.
Based on the mounting evidence, a warrant for Dutkiewicz’s arrest was issued. On the afternoon of May 18, Dutkiewicz voluntarily turned himself in to the West Conshohocken Police Department. He was promptly taken into custody.
Legal Proceedings
Michael Dutkiewicz is now facing a series of serious charges, including:
He was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Henry J. Schireson and, due to the nature of the First-Degree Murder charge, was denied bail. Dutkiewicz is currently being held at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility pending further legal proceedings.
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for May 27, 2025, before Magisterial District Judge Cathleen Kelly-Rebar.
A Community in Mourning
The tragic death of Alyssa Rose Wiest has left family, friends, and the broader community mourning a young life cut short. Known for her vibrant spirit and warmth, Alyssa’s sudden and violent death has stunned many who knew her.
As the legal process unfolds, authorities are urging the public to remember that the charges against Dutkiewicz are, at this stage, allegations. Under the law, all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
District Attorney Steele and Chief Carfagno expressed their condolences to the Wiest family and emphasized their commitment to seeking justice in this case.
“This was a senseless act of violence that ended the life of a young woman far too soon,” said DA Steele. “We will work tirelessly to ensure the person responsible is held accountable under the law.”
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with additional information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Montgomery County Detective Bureau or West Conshohocken Police.