Mount Vernon fired Deputy Police Commissioner Jennifer Lackard, who has been charged with attempted murder. Background: Lackard, 49, was appointed in 2020 by Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard to lead the department’s Wellness Division, focusing on police reform and community re-entry programs for formerly incarcerated individuals. Prior History: She previously founded Re-Entry Link LLC and served on Bronx Community Board 9. Her husband, James Lackard, was imprisoned for federal drug trafficking charges from 2012 to 2020. Son’s Record: Chase Lackard has a documented history of violence, including being shot by police in November 2024 after allegedly brandishing a firearm, and being shot in the chest in January 2023 during a gang dispute on an MTA bus. Current Status: Both suspects were arrested at their Bronx home and are facing multiple felony charges; the Mount Vernon Police Department stated the allegations are unrelated to her official duties. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbOuE2wq0cE