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Suspect surrenders after armed standoff at West Vine Street residence
Nov 24, 2025
A standoff involving Mount Vernon Police officers and an armed suspect at a West Vine Street residence led to the lockdown and subsequent evacuation of the Knox ESC Learning Center on the morning of November 21.
Mount Vernon man found dead after North Division Street armed standoff
Oct 27, 2025
A Mount Vernon man was discovered deceased from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound following an armed standoff with police officers.
Mount Vernon Police get grant to reduce violence against women
Apr 1, 2025
The Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) has awarded a grant to the Mount Vernon Police Department as part of efforts to reduce violence against women in Ohio.
Suspect arrested in shooting death at Mount Vernon Dollar General
Mar 9, 2025
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a man at the Dollar General Store on Coshocton Avenue in Mount Vernon.
Mount Vernon Police make child porn, drug trafficking bust
Feb 28, 2025
A Martinsburg Road resident has been charged with child pornography and drug trafficking following an investigation by Mount Vernon Police Department detectives.