On January 26, 2025, Troopers out of SP Amity arrested Derek W. Tyler-Lockwood, 34 of Cuba, NY for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 3rd degree (D Felony), Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 4th degree (C Felony) and Obstruction Governmental Administration 2nd degree (A Misd).
On January 25, 2025, at 5:26 A.M., Troopers responded to State Route 417 in Little Genesee for a stolen vehicle report. Investigation determined that a 2005 Ford Excursion with the keys in the vehicle was stolen from a residence and was taken north on State Route 417. Troopers investigated the incident utilizing numerous surveillance tactics and interviews and located the stolen vehicle on State Route 417 in the town of Allentown behind an abandoned school. Tyler-Lockwood was with the vehicle and ran when Troopers identified themselves.
Tyler-Lockwood was taken into custody and found to be in possession of methamphetamine. Tyler-Lockwood was transported to SP Amity for processing and taken to Allegany County Jail for centralized arraignment.