City Sanitation Collection Worker Repeatedly Stabbed While On The Job

A suspect attacked the Mount Vernon DPW worker who is at the hospital with non-life-threatening stab wounds, according to authorities.

By Jeff Edwards, Patch Staff

Oct 20, 2026 11:17 AM EDT

The City of Mount Vernon Department of Public Works employee was attacked Monday at Lincoln Avenue and North 7th Avenue, according to a statement released by the city. (Jeff Edwards/Patch)

MOUNT VERNON, NY — City officials say a sanitation worker was attacked and stabbed while doing his job this morning.

The City of Mount Vernon Department of Public Works employee was attacked Monday at Lincoln Avenue and North 7th Avenue, according to a statement released by the city.

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"According to preliminary information, the suspect attacked the sanitation worker which resulted in multiple non-life-threatening stab wounds," authorities said. "The victim was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. The incident remains under investigation by the Mount Vernon Police Department."

There is no word yet if the suspect is in custody.

Those wishing to give the Mount Vernon Police Department information on the stabbing are urged to call 914-665-2510 or anonymously by using the TIP411 service by texting the number '847411' (TIP411) starting the message with the letters MVPD, followed by the tip.

The Mount Vernon PD app can be downloaded by searching for the app in the Apple App Store or Google App Store and searching for 'Mount Vernon PD'. Use of the text service and app are both anonymous and allow two way communication, according to the department.