On October 7, 2025, The Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Lockport arrested a 17-year-old of Lockport, NY for Assault 2nd degree, Vehicular Assault 2nd degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th degree- 2 Counts (Ghost Gun Parts), Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and numerous Vehicle and Traffic Law Violations.
On September 4, 2025, at 6:52 A.M., Troopers out of SP Lockport responded to Beattie Ave in the town of Lockport for a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Investigation determined that a 2004 Ford Explorer was traveling south bound on Beattie Ave. The Ford exited the roadway to the east where it traveled through a front yard striking a parked vehicle in a driveway. The parked vehicle subsequently struck a 15-year-old male, who was waiting for the school bus. The 15-year-old ultimately transported to Erie County Medical Center for severe leg injuries. The operator and only occupant of the Ford, a 17-year-old male was taken to Erie County Medical Center.
UPDATE: Investigation determined the 17-year-old operator showed signs of drug impairment. Several toxicological samples were secured from the operator and submitted for further analysis. Troopers located two unfinished ghost gun lower frames of a Glock pistol and AR-15 style rifle inside of the vehicle being operated by the 17-year-old. Upon the completion of the toxicological analysis conducted by the Niagara County Forensic Laboratory, a quantity of cannabis was detected in the blood of the 17-year-old.
On October 7, 2025, the 17-year-old and his legal guardian responded to SP Lockport, and was processed without incident.
This suspect was then arraigned at the Niagara County Court – Youth Part and subsequently remanded to the Oneida County Jail on $100,000 cash bail.
NYSP Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Community Stabilization Unit and the Niagara County District Attorney’s Office are assisting in this investigation.
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