MT. VERNON, Ill. -- A new assistant police chief for the Mt. Vernon Police Department was sworn in on Tuesday.
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A suspect wanted for dealing narcotics was arrested after attempting to flee police.
 Police have arrested two juveniles that may be connected to multiple shots fired incidents that have occurred over the last couple weeks.
MT. VERNON, IL, (WSIL) â€� Police are investigating an incident where multiple individuals were involved in a shots fired near an apartment comp…
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JEFFERSON COUNTY (WSIL) - After months of investigations initiated by the Jefferson County Sheriff Department and Mt. Vernon Police Department…
MT. VERNON (WSIL) -- The Mt. Vernon Police Department is investigating a shooting that sent a 19 year old man to the hospital with life-threat…
An armed home invasion in Mt. Vernon led to a chase and officer-involved shooting this weekend.
A man is now in custody for murder and unlawful imprisonment after police stopped a fight.Â
A firearm was recovered at the scene along with evidence relating to the armed robbery.
MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS (WSIL) � Three people are awaiting a bond hearing after being found with illegal drugs including fentanyl and methamphetamine.