A suburban New York police official accused of driving the getaway car for her son's alleged gang shooting reportedly had connections to the mayor's office when she landed the leadership role. Prior to her arrest, Lackard worked as the deputy commissioner of wellness for the Mount Vernon Police Department. NEW YORK POLICE OFFICIAL ACCUSED OF DRIVING GETAWAY CAR FOR SON IN GANG-RELATED SHOOTINGMount Vernon borders the Bronx, just north of New York City. Lackard and Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard are Delta Sigma Theta sorority sisters, according to the New York Post. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCASTIn a statement posted on social media, the City of Mount Vernon said in part, "Effective immediately, the City of Mount Vernon has terminated Jennifer Lackard’s employment.