MOUNT VERNON, NY — A Mount Vernon police officer has been arrested by the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office on charges stemming from alleged actions that occurred before he joined the department.
Brandon Hunter-Carney, 26, of Mount Vernon, was arrested April 8.
Hunter-Carney has been employed by the Mount Vernon Police Department since July 5, 2024.
He graduated from the Westchester County/Zone 3 Police Academy in December 2024 and was assigned to the Patrol Division as a patrol officer.
The charges relate to alleged actions Hunter-Carney took prior to becoming a Mount Vernon police officer, according to the department.
There is no allegation that Hunter-Carney was involved in any criminal activity since becoming a police officer.
The department said it had no knowledge of the alleged activity prior to his hiring in July 2024.
The Westchester County District Attorney’s Office is prosecuting the case.
Hunter-Carney has been suspended without pay.
As a permanent civil service employee, any further disciplinary action will be handled in accordance with the procedures of the Mount Vernon Police Department and the City of Mount Vernon.
Hunter-Carney has no disciplinary history with the department.
The department said it is reviewing its policies, hiring background investigation practices and internal affairs follow-up procedures for potential and current employees.
