Mt. Vernon MO Police Department

04/10/2026

🚨ATTENTION!!!

We have received several phone calls in reference to a school shooting in our area. This information is FALSE.

An AI generated message was sent out on Facebook stating there was a shooting at our Elementary campus. This is a NOT INVALID AI generated message was sent out to social media causing unnecessary alarm. There is NO THREAT to any of our schools.

03/22/2026

🚓 Now Hiring – Patrol Officer! 🚓
The Mount Vernon Police Department is currently accepting applications for the open position of Patrol Officer.
If you are interested or need more information on how to apply, please contact the Mount Vernon Police Department at 417-466-2122 and ask to speak with a supervisor.
How to Apply:
Applications may be picked up in person at the police department
Applications may be requested via email
Applications are also available through Indeed.com
We encourage motivated, community-oriented individuals to apply and become part of our team.

03/09/2026

Update!!!

Missing subject was located safely!

03/03/2026

📚🎉 Community + Reading = A Great Day! 🎉📚

Today, the Mount Vernon Police Department had the pleasure of spending time with some amazing 3rd graders at Verona Schools in celebration of Dr. Seuss Week!

Chief of Police, Chief Hubert enjoyed reading to the students and sharing in the fun of imagination, laughter, and learning. There’s nothing better than seeing young minds engaged and excited about books!

We are grateful for the opportunity to connect with community’s future leaders and help celebrate the joy of reading. Thank you to Verona Schools for inviting us to be part of such a special week!

02/28/2026

🚨 BUSY WEEK FOR MVPD — TWO SEARCH WARRANTS EXECUTED WITHIN A FEW DAYS OF EACH OTHER 🚨

The Mount Vernon Police Department has been working around the clock over the last several days, executing TWO search warrants just days a part as part of ongoing investigations.

🔎 Search Warrant #1:
Officers located a fugitive who had been evading law enforcement for several years due to outstanding active felony warrants. The individual barricaded himself inside his residence and leading officers on a short pursuit , but was successfully taken into custody without further incident. A search warrant was then executed at the residence, resulting in the seizure of suspected illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia.

🔎 Search Warrant #2:
Following multiple burglary investigations, a suspect was developed and a second search warrant executed. During the search, approximately 18.2 grams of suspected methamphetamine were recovered, along with thousands of dollars in stolen tools. The suspect was taken into custody.

These cases reflect the dedication, persistence, and teamwork of our officers in protecting our community and holding offenders accountable.

⚖️ All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

02/28/2026

The Mount Vernon Police Department would like to give a HUGE thank you to TA Travel Center for bringing a wonderful meal to our officers!

Your kindness and generosity truly mean so much to us. It’s always appreciated when local businesses take the time to show their support, and today we definitely felt the love. 💙

We are grateful to serve a community that stands behind its law enforcement. Thank you again for thinking of us and keeping our team fueled and ready to serve

02/24/2026

We continue to pray for Christian County Sheriff's Office, the community, the families of the fallen deputies and all others involved.

The thin blue line is mourning as a whole.

02/24/2026

The Mount Vernon Police Department would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during this incredibly difficult time.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends, and colleagues of the two fallen deputies who tragically lost their lives. We also ask that you keep the two deputies who were injured in your prayers as they recover from this heartbreaking event.

Today is a sad day for law enforcement. We stand united with our brothers and sisters at the Christian County Sheriff’s Office and across the state as we mourn this tremendous loss

🚨 SECOND DEPUTY KILLED IN CHRISTIAN COUNTY MANHUNT- TWO OTHERS SHOT🚨

What began as a massive manhunt has now ended in unimaginable heartbreak.

The suspect, Richard Bird, has been shot and killed by law enforcement. But the cost of bringing this to an end is devastating.

We now know for certain:
• Two Christian County deputies have been killed.
• The first identified is Deputy Gabriel Ramirez, 30 years old.
• The second fallen deputy has not yet been publicly identified.
• Another deputy from Christian County and one from Webster County were also wounded.. their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Sheriff Brad Cole says the gunfire erupted early Tuesday morning near the roundabout on Highway 160 close to Reeds Spring.

After Bird’s abandoned vehicle was located, officers from across the Ozarks searched for hours. A Highway Patrol helicopter detected a moving heat signature in a wooded area. When deputies moved in, Bird opened fire. Law enforcement returned fire, ending the threat.

But two heroes did not make it home...

Two families are now shattered.
A department is grieving.
An entire community is mourning.

Today, we pray for the fallen.
We pray for the wounded.
We pray for the deputies who stood in that darkness.
And we hold the line for the men who can no longer stand beside it. 🖤💙🕯️🕊️

02/24/2026

If you have any information please contact local law enforcement. Do not approach. Call 911.