Jennifer Lackard, a former top official in the Mount Vernon Police Department, was arrested Tuesday morning for her alleged role in a Bronx shooting that occurred nearly a week ago. The 49-year-old served as deputy commissioner of wellness and is accused of being the getaway driver while her son allegedly fired shots at a group near the Bronx Hall of Justice on East 162nd Street.
Key Takeaways
Former Mount Vernon Deputy Commissioner Jennifer Lackard was arrested for allegedly driving her son Chase to a shooting near the Bronx Hall of Justice. Both are charged with attempted murder, assault, and weapons possession. Bail was set at $75,000 for Jennifer and denied for Chase. Newly unsealed documents allege James Lackard also played a role in planning the attack.
- Former Mount Vernon Deputy Commissioner Jennifer Lackard arrested as getaway driver in Bronx shooting
- Son Chase Lackard allegedly fired shots but missed targets; both charged with attempted murder, assault, weapons possession
- Bail set at $75,000 for Jennifer Lackard; son held without bail
- Unsealed court documents allege husband James Lackard helped plan the attack
- Mount Vernon Police Department terminated Lackard's employment immediately
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| Arrest Of Jennifer Lackard | Broad Agreement | Arrested as getaway driver in Bronx shooting | |
| Charges Against Jennifer And Chase Lackard | Broad Agreement | Attempted murder, assault, weapons possession, conspiracy, reckless endangerment | |
| Role Of James Lackard | Broad Agreement | Allegedly helped plan the attack with Jennifer and Chase Lackard |
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Arrest Of Jennifer Lackard
Broad AgreementArrested as getaway driver in Bronx shooting
Charges Against Jennifer And Chase Lackard
Broad AgreementAttempted murder, assault, weapons possession, conspiracy, reckless endangerment
Role Of James Lackard
Broad AgreementAllegedly helped plan the attack with Jennifer and Chase Lackard
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According to police sources, officers responded to reports of gunfire shortly before midnight on June 29. Chase Lackard, Jennifer's 20-year-old son, allegedly opened fire at a crowd but missed his targets. He then fled in a vehicle driven by his mother. Both were arrested around 5:30 AM Tuesday after NYPD executed a search warrant at the family's Bronx apartment.
Jennifer and Chase Lackard face multiple charges including attempted murder, assault, weapons possession, conspiracy, and reckless endangerment. Bail was set at $75,000 cash for Jennifer Lackard on Thursday morning; her son was ordered held without bail. The Mount Vernon Police Department terminated Lackard's employment effective immediately.
Newly unsealed court documents allege that on June 29, Jennifer Lackard and her husband James drove their son Chase to the Grand Concourse and helped him plan a hit. Investigators say the mother and son exchanged texts about timing before Chase allegedly fired multiple shots toward a crowd. Prosecutors claim the trio then drove around with a loaded firearm for 45 minutes.
Chase Lackard is due back in court in September, while Jennifer Lackard's next court appearance has not been scheduled. Neighbors expressed shock at the arrest, noting Lackard's dedication to caring for her disabled younger son. The Mount Vernon Police Department issued a statement emphasizing that the charges against Lackard are unrelated to her duties with the department.
Questions are growing within law enforcement about how one of the police department's top leaders was vetted. Former NYPD Lt. Darrin Porcher questioned whether the vetting process was successful, noting officers have a duty to discourage criminal behavior even within their own families. The Mount Vernon Police Department stated that Lackard underwent a rigorous background investigation and met all qualifications for her civilian position.
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