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Ex-con husband of Mount Vernon police official arrested after family drive-by
crime20 days ago

Ex-con husband of Mount Vernon police official arrested after family drive-by

James Lackard, an ex-con and husband of Mount Vernon Deputy Police Commissioner Jennifer Lackard, surrendered to Bronx police after two days on the run and was arraigned on an attempted murder indictment alongside his wife and their son, Chase Lackard, who prosecutors say drove the family to a Bronx target in a botched drive-by. Jennifer Lackard, who had been fired earlier for allegedly acting as a getaway driver for her son, a reputed gang member, was arraigned with Chase and released on $75,000 bail, while James was ordered held on $300,000 bail.

via New York Post|
#bronx#crime#gangs
Mount Vernon deputy police chief’s cushy rise questioned as son faces gang-shooting charges
us-news21 days ago

Mount Vernon deputy police chief’s cushy rise questioned as son faces gang-shooting charges

Westchester County’s Mount Vernon deputy police commissioner Jennifer Lackard, hired in 2020 for a Wellness Unit amid questions about her background, is now charged with allegedly driving her son to a Bronx courthouse drive-by shooting, with her ex-con husband aboard; the case has sparked scrutiny over how she landed the $125,000 post and whether past nonprofit work with inmates or family ties contributed to her cushy ascent.

via New York Post|
#mount-vernon#police#police-officers
Influencer Ariela Mejia-Polanco fatally shot in Westchester County
crime1 year ago

Influencer Ariela Mejia-Polanco fatally shot in Westchester County

Ariela Mejia-Polanco, a social media influencer and nightlife hostess, was fatally shot while driving in Mount Vernon, Westchester County. Authorities are investigating her death, which has shocked her community and friends, including rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, who mourned her loss. The case is under review as police work to identify the responsible party.

via CBS News|
#ariela-mejia-polanco#crime#influencer
Washington Teen Found with Sex Offender in Michigan After Disappearance
crime2 years ago

Washington Teen Found with Sex Offender in Michigan After Disappearance

A 14-year-old Mount Vernon girl, who went missing for over three weeks, was found at the home of a convicted sex offender in South Haven, Michigan. The suspect, Keith Freerksen, faces multiple criminal charges, including human trafficking of a minor and criminal sexual conduct. He allegedly used social media to groom the girl before driving to Washington state to pick her up. The girl's parents expressed gratitude to investigators, and the police received a crucial tip about a rideshare order that led to the suspect's identification and the girl's rescue. Freerksen was previously convicted on child pornography charges in Florida.

via KOMO News|
#crime#michigan#missing-teenager