Mount Vernon Police Department - WA

10/15/2026

Here’s the latest edition of your MVPD Monthly Update

10/13/2026

MVPD welcomes two new members to its Integrated Outreach Services (IOS) Team

This afternoon, Mayor Donovan administered the Oath of Honor for two new members of our IOS Team.

Shaina Flaherty has been a social work intern at MVPD for the last year as she finishes up her MSW from Eastern Washington University. Shaina grew up in King County and completed her bachelor's degree in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Western Washington University. Prior to coming to MVPD, she has worked for Burlington Service Alternatives and has been a guardian ad litem. An interesting fact about Shaina is that she has two cats and three lizards as pets.

Carly Geraci grew up in Michigan and earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Michigan State University. Prior to coming to MVPD, Carly was the Sober Programs Manager for Skagit Friendship House. An interesting fact about Carly is that she did a through hike on the Appalachian Trail (which took 8 months to complete) and self-published a book about her experience on the hike.

Our IOS Team supports the Department's vision and mission by delivering resources and services to people encountering the criminal justice system who are experiencing behavioral and/or substance use disorders, or other personal obstacles preventing them from achieving pro-social goals whereby they may otherwise likely avoid the system. The Outreach Services function provides an alternative to a traditional law enforcement response to what is often a non-criminal social problem.

Welcome Shaina and Carly!

10/07/2026

Arrests Made in Ongoing Investigation into Childs Death

On September 16th, Mount Vernon Police Department officers responded to a residence in the 400 block of N. 21st St. for a report of an unconscious 2-year-old child. Officers and emergency medical personnel attempted life-saving measures however, the child was pronounced deceased at the scene.

During the initial investigation, Detectives located evidence of drug use inside the residence. While the final cause and manner of death remain pending, preliminary drug screen results for the child were positive. Final toxicology is also pending.

Based on information developed during the investigation, On October 2nd, Detectives obtained arrest warrants for the child's parents - a 37-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman - on charges of Manslaughter in the First Degree, Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, and Reckless Endangerment.

Today, members of the North Cascades Regional SWAT Team located both parents and took them into custody without incident.

This remains an active investigation.

Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call the 24-hour dispatch line at (360) 428-3211 or, during business hours, contact the Mount Vernon Police Department at (360) 336-6271.

10/07/2026

10/06/2026

Congratulations to Ofc. Fernando Cavallo who graduated today from Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Ofc. Cavallo will now begin his Field Training period serving our Mount Vernon community.

10/05/2026

Congratulations to Sgt’s Young and Maxwell for recently completing the FBI-LEEDA Executive Leadership Institute. With this training, Sgt. Young also completed his Trilogy Award.

FBI-LEEDA is dedicated to advancing law enforcement leadership through premier training, education, and networking. As an organization, FBI-LEEDA strives to enhance community quality of life by equipping its members with cutting-edge leadership skills and management practices.

10/02/2026

Thank you Immaculate Conception Regional School for a great High Five Friday this morning!

10/01/2026

Here's the latest episode of our podcast, The Roll Call Room. This month, we feature Bev Herbst, the Captain of our Citizens On Proactive Patrol (COPP) volunteer group. One of the pillars of MVPD's policing philosophy is to involve the community in the delivery of our service. In this episode, Bev talks about all the work our our volunteers do to help us accomplish that.

Welcome to the Roll Call Room! In this episode, we chat with the Ca...

09/29/2026

Huge shoutout to the Woodland Park Zoo for giving our Kulshan Creek Community Youth Group an unforgettable adventure on their most recent field trip. The day started bright and early at the Kulshan Neighborhood Station, where 52 excited Kulshan family members and their awesome chaperones (including Ofc. Serrano) kicked off a full day of fun, learning, and wildlife wonder. The weather was perfect, the animals were out, and the smiles were nonstop!

Big thanks to our amazing partners at Skagit Skagit Land Trust and Catholic Community Services of Western Washington for helping bring this experience to life for our Kulshan Creek Families!

09/22/2026

This week is Child Passenger Safety Week. The goal of the week is to educate parents and caregivers on selecting and installing the correct car seats, booster seats, and seat belts for children. For more information, check out NHTSA and Target Zero to make sure you know Washington's Child Restraint Law that is designed to keep our kids safe.