On October 30, 2025, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested Robert L. Lyman, 31 and Mikayla A. Miller, 30 both of Silver Creek, NY for Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
On October 28, 2025, at 6:10 P.M., Troopers out of SP Buffalo, Troop T responded to the I-90 west bound in Silver Creek for a found child on the side of the Thruway. Investigation determined that a vehicle traveling on the I-90 visually observed a young child enter the roadway. The operator of that vehicle pulled over and called 911 and kept the child out of the roadway till Troopers arrived.
The residence of Lyman and Miller is not far from the I-90. Child Protective Services were making an unannounced visit and discovered that the 4-year-old child was not in the residence. They started searching the residence and surrounding area and noticed the NSYP vehicle’s emergency lights on the I-90. Troopers advised CPS and Lyman that they had the child and was in good health.
Child Protective Services are working with the family on the safety of the children. Troopers and BCI arrested Lyman and Miller. Both were issued appearance tickets for the town of Hanover Court returnable on a date in November 2025.