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Serial Automobile Larceny Suspect Busted In Mount Vernon Serial Automobile Larceny Suspect Busted In Mount Vernon
Serial Automobile Larceny Suspect Busted In Mount Vernon A man who allegedly has broken into multiple vehicles in Westchester was taken into police custody following an investigation that featured the use of social media and doorbell cameras throughout the city. In recent weeks, the Mount Vernon Police Department has noted an uptick in reports of thefts from vehicles, prompting an investigation, Mayor Andre Wallace said. In several videos shared from Ring devices, it appeared that the same person was suspected of checking car doors and entering parked vehicles.  As a result of this feedback, additional officers were deployed to strategic loc…

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NY Post Report: Cuomo Should Remove Mount Vernon Mayor NY Post Report: Cuomo Should Remove Mount Vernon Mayor
NY Post Report: Cuomo Should Remove Mount Vernon Mayor The New York Post is calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to “end the Third World-like political chaos” that has overwhelmed Mount Vernon. For months, Mount Vernon City Hall has been in chaos, with the City Council, President Andre Wallace and Comptroller battling Mayor Richard Thomas. On Monday, July 8, Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas pleaded guilty to fourth-degree attempted grand larceny and second-degree offering a false statement for filing. As part of his plea deal, he agreed to resign from office as of Monday, Sept. 30. Two days later, on Wednesday, July 10, the Mount Vernon City Council …

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Court Appearance Postponed For Police Commissioner Arrested By His Own Officers In Mount Vernon Court Appearance Postponed For Police Commissioner Arrested By His Own Officers In Mount Vernon
Court Appearance Postponed For Police Commissioner Arrested By His Own Officers In Mount Vernon Newly sworn-in Mount Vernon Police Commissioner Shawn Harris will have his day in court, it's just been postponed. Harris, who was reappointed by acting Mayor Andrew Wallace on this week, was arrested during his first day on the job while attempting to enter police headquarters and he was reportedly charged with criminal trespassing. Harris had been scheduled to make a court appearance on Thursday, July 18, but that court date was postponed because no formal charges have officially been filed, according to his lawyer. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr.’s office ann…

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Police Commissioner Arrested By His Own Officers In Mount Vernon Due To Appear In Court Police Commissioner Arrested By His Own Officers In Mount Vernon Due To Appear In Court
Police Commissioner Arrested By His Own Officers In Mount Vernon Due To Appear In Court The newly sworn-in police commissioner in Mount Vernon - who was arrested in City Hall this week and detained for nine hours - is scheduled to appear in court. Former Police Commissioner Shawn Harris was reappointed as the Commissioner of Public Safety in charge of the Mount Vernon Police Department by acting Mayor Andre Wallace, amid controversies at City Hall about whether Wallace or Mayor Richard Thomas is in charge of the city. On Tuesday, July 16, Harris was taken into police custody while attempting to enter police headquarters and he was charged with criminal trespassing. Harris is …

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DA Orders Release After Police Commissioner Named By Mount Vernon City Council Charged DA Orders Release After Police Commissioner Named By Mount Vernon City Council Charged
DA Orders Release After Police Commissioner Named By Mount Vernon City Council Charged It took an order from the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office to release the newly reappointed top cop in Mount Vernon from custody. On Monday, July 15, former police commissioner Shawn Harris was reappointed as the Commissioner of Public Safety in charge of the Mount Vernon Police Department by acting Mayor Andre Wallace, despite the protestations of Mayor Richard Thomas, who has refused to step away from office. However, the following day, Tuesday, July 16, Harris was taken into police custody at Mount Vernon Police Headquarters. Harris was in custody for approximately nine ho…

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Politics
Mount Vernon Police Commissioner Taken Into Custody Amid Chaos At City Hall Mount Vernon Police Commissioner Taken Into Custody Amid Chaos At City Hall
Mount Vernon Police Commissioner Taken Into Custody Amid Chaos At City Hall As the city teeters on the brink, chaos continues to reign supreme at Mount Vernon City Hall, with the latest twist being the newly appointed police commissioner reportedly being taken into custody. On Monday, July 15, former police commissioner Shawn Harris was reappointed as the Commissioner of Public Safety in charge of the Mount Vernon Police Department by acting Mayor Andre Wallace. However, the following day, Harris was taken into police custody at Mount Vernon Police Headquarters, according to a lohud report. It is unclear if Harris has been formally arrested or charged. Wallace an…

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Police & Fire
Ousted Police Commissioner In Mount Vernon Still Has City SUV, Badge Ousted Police Commissioner In Mount Vernon Still Has City SUV, Badge
Ousted Police Commissioner In Mount Vernon Still Has City SUV, Badge Former Mount Vernon Deputy Police Commissioner Joseph Spiezio, who was unceremoniously ousted from his position last month, reportedly is still in possession of his police shield and a city-owned SUV. Spiezio was stopped on Webster Avenue in New Rochelle at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 3, police said. He was driving a city-owned Chevrolet Suburban - which has been a point of contention amongst Mount Vernon officials - and using a siren to drive by other cars. Despite being out of a city job, Spiezio, who resigned from his $1 salary and serves as an advisor to Mayor Richard Thoma…

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Mount Vernon Police Commissioner 'Released' Suddenly, Mayor Announces Mount Vernon Police Commissioner 'Released' Suddenly, Mayor Announces
Mount Vernon Police Commissioner 'Released' Suddenly, Mayor Announces There is more upheaval in Mount Vernon City Hall, as Police Commissioner Shawn Harris has been suddenly ousted from his position at the helm of the department. Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas announced at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 15 that Harris has been “released” as of March 13. Replacing him will be Mount Vernon Lt. Robert Scott, who will take over as commissioner effective immediately. Harris took over as commissioner in January last year. No other details were released. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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Suspect Apprehended After Being Shot, Injuring Cops During BMW Chase In Westchester Suspect Apprehended After Being Shot, Injuring Cops During BMW Chase In Westchester
Suspect Apprehended After Being Shot, Injuring Cops During BMW Chase In Westchester One of two suspects has been arrested following Thursday’s manhunt in Westchester when a police officer was struck and dragged by a man in a stolen BMW as he attempted to escape. Mount Vernon resident Howard Rowlett, 24, was arrested following Thursday’s manhunt when he sought medical treatment in Fairfield County for a gunshot wound he suffered during the incident. Members of the Stamford Police Department alerted investigators in Mount Vernon, and Rowlett was arrested at Stamford Hospital Thursday night. The incident began at approximately 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, as detectives from t…

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Drug Sweep Leads To Arrests Of 22 In Mount Vernon With Six On The Run Drug Sweep Leads To Arrests Of 22 In Mount Vernon With Six On The Run
Drug Sweep Leads To Arrests Of 22 In Mount Vernon With Six On The Run Nearly two dozen arrests were announced on Friday - including an alleged father-daughter criminal team - following a sweep for suspects who allegedly sold cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and other drugs in Mount Vernon. City officials in Mount Vernon announced the arrests of 22 suspects - with six more still wanted - as part of a year-long crackdown on illegal drug sales and distribution that included a series of undercover street buys that began last month. Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas announced the arrests at a press conference on Friday afternoon, celebrating the efforts of the police dep…

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Mount Vernon Father Charged In Murder Of Son Due To Appear In Court Mount Vernon Father Charged In Murder Of Son Due To Appear In Court
Mount Vernon Father Charged In Murder Of Son Due To Appear In Court The 34-year-old father of a toddler who is facing a murder charge after his son was found unresponsive in a Westchester apartment last week is due to appear in Mount Vernon City Court on Monday. Lloyd Scott is due to appear in court on Monday afternoon, where he will face a charge of second-degree murder in connection to the death of his 2-year-old last week, who was found unresponsive in their Esplande Gardens apartment by his mother on April 16, who rushed him to Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead at approximately 7 p.m. An autopsy performed by the Westch…

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Police & Fire
Mount Vernon Names New Police Commissioner After National Search Mount Vernon Names New Police Commissioner After National Search
Mount Vernon Names New Police Commissioner After National Search Following an extensive, nationwide search, Mount Vernon has a new head of police. Over the weekend, Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas held a ceremony announcing the appointment of Shawn Harris as the city’s new Commissioner of Public Safety, while also announcing the addition of more than a dozen new probationary officers for the department. Harris, a longtime police veteran who served in Iraq under Operation Iraqi Freedom will take the helm of a department that has steadily reduced crime levels over the past two years, according to Thomas. “The addition of 15 new probationary officers bri…

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