Mount Vernon Police Department - Illinois

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

Thank you to Ms. Bandy for baking us some more of her delicious brownies!!

06/12/2026

Thank you to Dominos for bringing us pizza! We really think the code should be POLICE instead of FIRE but oh well! 😆👮‍♂️👨‍🚒🍕

06/10/2026

On June 9, 2026, the Mt. Vernon Police Department / Jefferson County Sheriff's Office High Risk Team executed a weapons search warrant in the 700 block of S 19th St. The search warrant was obtained following investigations by MVPD patrol and detectives into a battery and threats involving a firearm.

Following the ex*****on of the search warrant, narcotics and a stolen firearm was recovered. Nikko Branch, 35 years old from Mt. Vernon, IL, was taken into custody without incident and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Repeat Felony Offender, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Possess with Intent to Manufacture / Deliver Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Aggravated Domestic Battery, Aggravated Unlawful Restraint, Interference with Reporting of Domestic Violence, and Theft. Branch was incarcerated at the Jefferson County Jail and held pending a detention hearing.

"The Mt. Vernon Police Officers and Detectives worked very hard to investigate all the crimes Branch had committed recently. Officers were looking for him day and night for several days. Branch could only run for so long before we caught up with him. MVPD officers and detectives care about keeping this community safe and I'm thankful they were able to remove this dangerous individual from our community and prevent any further harm." - Chief Robert Brands

Branch is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

06/05/2026

***Park Rules***

In an effort to make sure all city parks are a fun and safe place to be during the summer, our officers have been and will be assigned special details patrolling all city parks during the summer. You will occasionally see offficers in squad cars, on foot, on bicycles, and and in utility vehicles around the parks. Officers will enforce park rules (posted) and will ask anyone in violation to leave the park. We believe this will be a rare occurrence. We look forward to having a positive experience and making our parks even more enjoyable!

06/05/2026

Thank you to Senator Bryant and State Representative Severin for bringing us pulled pork lunches made by The Crew!

06/04/2026

On June 3, 2026, the Mt. Vernon Police Department and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office High Risk Team executed a weapons search warrant in the 1200 S 12th St. This was following a criminal investigation by the MVPD into aggravated assault with a firearm.

Following the ex*****on of the search warrant, Quavarus Jackson, 33 years old of Mt. Vernon, IL, was taken into custody. A firearm was recovered from the scene. Jackson was charged with Battery, Aggravated Assault and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Repeat Felony Offender and detained at the Jefferson County Jail.

"The Mt. Vernon Police Department will aggressively pursue anyone who is dangerous and poses a threat to our community. We will use all available resources, tactics, and methods to bring these dangerous individuals to justice. MVPD patrol and investigations did an outstanding job in protecting our community by arresting this dangerous individual " - Robert Brands, Chief of Police.

Jackson is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

06/04/2026

🚒 We will continue hydrant testing next week. Areas are from 34th Street to 45th Street, North and South. 🚒

06/01/2026

Mt. Vernon – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that Interstate 57 will be closed overnight June 1 through June 3 to allow crews to set structural steel for the new Illinois 15 overpass.

To minimize impacts on traffic, the closures will take place nightly from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

During the work, traffic on I-57 will be detoured around the work zone using the entrance and exit ramps at the Mt. Vernon Interchange.

Flaggers will be present throughout the nighttime operations to assist with traffic movement and maintain safety for motorists and construction crews.

06/01/2026

Beginning next Monday, June 1, Wells Bypass Road near Veterans Drive will be closed for a bridge replacement. This project is scheduled for 30 working days. Please plan an alternate route during this time. Attached is a location map and preferred detour route.

This project is the first phase of upcoming Wells Bypass safety improvements. Roadway widening, paving and intersection improvements at the Mount Vernon Township High School are scheduled for Summer 2027.