Alleged Fugitive Tyler Reed Wanted in Fatal New York Hit-and-Run Arrested in Otero County

A fugitive wanted in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash in Albany, New York, was apprehended in Otero County on October 24 following a coordinated multi-agency investigation, according to a release from the Otero County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO).

The arrest was triggered by a License Plate Reader (LPR) alert on a vehicle entering Otero County that had been linked to the fatal incident in Albany, which claimed the life of a pedestrian. The vehicle was believed to be occupied by two individuals—a male and female—wanted for questioning in connection with the New York case.

The male suspect, identified as Tyler Reed, was confirmed to be a wanted fugitive from the State of New York for escape from jail. Reed was located and taken into custody without incident by members of the OCSO Criminal Interdiction Unit, Criminal Investigations Division, and the White Mountain Drug Task Force. The operation was conducted with vital assistance from the Office of Special Investigations (OSI) at Holloman Air Force Base.

Information gathered during the investigation was shared with the Albany Police Department, which continues to lead the inquiry into the hit-and-run.

In a statement, the Otero County Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude to OSI and Albany PD for their collaboration in what was described as a multi-jurisdictional effort to bring a fugitive to justice.

“This case demonstrates the effectiveness of interagency cooperation and the value of advanced investigative tools like LPR technology,” states an agency official. 

Alamogordo and Otero County law enforcement agencies actively use automated license plate reader (LPR) technology, primarily through Flock Safety systems, to enhance public safety and support multi-jurisdictional investigations.

 Deployment in Alamogordo

 The Alamogordo Police Department has installed 21 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of July 2025.  These cameras are mounted at fixed locations and on patrol vehicles, scanning license plates in real time and cross-referencing them with law enforcement databases.

Alerts can be triggered for vehicles linked to active warrants, missing persons, stolen vehicles, Amber Alerts, and other law enforcement concerns.

How LPR Technology Works

LPR systems capture images of license plates and convert them into machine-readable data. The data is instantly compared against national and local databases for matches. Alerts are sent to dispatch or patrol units when a flagged plate is detected.

Public Safety Impact

LPRs have been credited with recovering missing children, locating fugitives, and intercepting stolen vehicles. In one recent case, a New Mexico State Police Sergeant responded to an LPR alert and safely recovered a kidnapped child in Alamogordo.  Law enforcement officials emphasize that LPRs are tools that enhance situational awareness and response times, especially in rural areas with limited patrol coverage.

Tyler Reed is currently being held at the Otero County Detention Center awaiting extradition to New York.

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