Watch CBS News

Westchester County District Attorney wants to vacate over 2 dozen convictions after Mount Vernon Police investigation

Westchester DA wants to vacate convictions after police investigation
Westchester DA wants to vacate convictions after police investigation 00:25

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The Westchester County district attorney wants to vacate the convictions of 27 people after an investigation into Mount Vernon Police.

It involves an undercover narcotics operation back in 2017. The DA now says a review of the cases found a pattern of inconsistencies and errors.

Ultimately, the city fired one officer and assigned another to desk duty.

Mount Vernon says it has continued to offer and provide assistance to the DA.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.