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Vernon police are looking to identify this man who allegedly damaged the windows of Vernon Town Hall. Anyone with information is urged to contact Vernon police officer Condon at 860-872-9126 x2024.
MT. VERNON, Ill. (WCIA) — A 22-year-old woman has been arrested, and two victims have been identified following a shooting in Mt. Vernon over the weekend. Sunday night, the Mt. Vernon Police ...
Police added that they anticipate more arrests and charges to come as they learn more. Anyone with more information about this incident can contact the Mt. Vernon Police Department at 618-242-2132.
Matthew Betz, 21, North Vernon, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, 11 a.m., by the North Vernon Police Department, $605 bond.
Mt. Vernon Mayor John Lewis Statement This morning July 27, 2025 at 0049 (12:49AM), our police department responded to a report of a shooting in the 600 block of South 15th Street.
Seven people were shot at what downstate Mt. Vernon police described as a "non-sanctioned event" attended by more than 100 to 150 people.
A murder suspect is wanted in Tyler. The Tyler Police Department released limited information Monday afternoon about the case, which includes a homicide investigation after a man was found dead at ...
The Tyler Police Department is warning residents, particularly senior citizens, about an ongoing phone scam involving callers who impersonate law enforcement officers and pressure victims into ...
Multiple agencies responded to a deadly shooting early Sunday morning, July 27, in Mount Vernon, Illinois.