Man Arrested For Slashing Victim's Throat: Mount Vernon Police

MOUNT VERNON, NY — Police say a Mount Vernon man has been arrested for the slashing of another resident of the city's throat.

The incident that led to the felony charges took place on April 4, around 8 p.m., while the two Mount Vernon men were involved in an altercation. During the fight, police say the 52-year-old victim, Louis Kirkland, was cut across his neck.

Kirkland was taken to Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital by an acquaintance. He was stabilized at Montefiore Mount Vernon, and he was then transferred to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla for additional treatment.

After an investigation, Mount Vernon detectives identified the suspect as John Garner. The 35-year-old was apprehended on Sunday and taken to Mount Vernon Police Cellblock, where he was held pending arraignment.

On Monday, Garner was arraigned and his bail was set at $10,000 cash, $100,000 bond, and $300,000 partially secured bond. Garner was then taken to Westchester County Jail pending the posting of his bail.

Mount Vernon Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact the MVPD Detective Division at 914-665-2510. All calls will be kept confidential, according to police. You can also submit an anonymous tip via the MVPD "Text-A-Tip" by texting "MVPD" and your tip to 847411. You can also anonymously send information using the "Mount Vernon PD" app in the Google Play and Apple Store.