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Mount Vernon Man Indicted for Attempted Murder in Stabbing of On-Duty Sanitation Worker

November 13, 2026

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced today that a Mount Vernon man was indicted on attempted murder, assault, and other related charges for allegedly stabbing an on-duty Mount Vernon Department of Public Works employee. 

The defendant, Shakiem Stanley, 34, was arraigned Friday before Judge Maurice D. Williams in Westchester County Court on the following charges:

  • Attempted Murder in the Second Degree: Class B violent felony
  • Attempted Assault in the First Degree: Class C felony
  • Assault in the Second Degree: Class D felony
  • Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree: Class D felony

The defendant, a violent predicate offender, pleaded not guilty and remains remanded at the Westchester County Jail. He is due back in court on Dec. 18, 2026.

DA Cacace said: “The defendant’s alleged brazen and senseless act of violence against a Mount Vernon Department of Public Works employee who was simply doing his job is wholly unacceptable and has no place in our community. No municipal employee, or any worker for that matter, should ever have to fear for their safety or worry about being attacked while carrying out their duties. This indictment against Shakiem Stanley, a violent predicate offender, should serve as a reminder that anyone who threatens or harms the hardworking individuals serving our communities will not escape justice.” 

On Oct. 20, 2026, at approximately 8:23 a.m., it is alleged that the defendant emerged from his residence on N. Seventh Avenue in Mount Vernon, armed with a knife in each hand, and initiated a verbal confrontation with the victim, a City of Mount Vernon sanitation worker, claiming that the noise from the victim’s truck had woken him up. 

The defendant allegedly followed the victim and his sanitation truck on foot down the street while continuing to brandish both knives. After catching up, the defendant confronted the victim in the street and repeatedly swung both knives at him, stabbing the victim three times, twice in the left arm and once in the lower abdomen.

The victim was transported to Jacobi Medical Center, where he was treated for his injuries. 

The defendant was arrested at the scene by the Mount Vernon Police Department, which conducted the investigation and recovered both knives. 

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Luis Felix.

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