Multi-agency investigation leads to drug arrest

On February 2, 2026, New York State Police arrested a father and son from Broome County following the execution of a search warrant by the Troop C Violent Gangs and Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET), Troop C Community Stabilization Unit (CSU), the Vestal Police Department and the New York State Office of Cannabis Management.

The search warrant is the result of a several months-long investigation at 448 Robin Lane in the Town of Vestal.

As a result, the following items were seized:

• Approximately 8.144 pounds of cannabis
• Approximately 2.98 pounds of cannabis concentrate
• US Currency
• Six Cell Phones
• One Tablet

The following subjects were arrested and charged:

Tyler James Dickerson, 22 of Endicott

• Criminal Possession of Cannabis in the 2^nd degree (more than 5 pounds of cannabis), a class “E” felony
• Criminal Possession of Cannabis in the 3^rd degree (more than 5 ounces of concentrated cannabis), a misdemeanor

William Edie Dickerson III, 41 of Vestal

• Criminal Possession of Cannabis in the 3^rd degree (more than 16 oz of cannabis), a misdemeanor
• Criminal Possession of Cannabis in the 3^rd degree (more than 5 oz of concentrated cannabis), a misdemeanor
• Resisting Arrest, a misdemeanor
• Obstructing Governmental Administration in the 2^nd degree, a misdemeanor

Both men were processed and issued appearance tickets to appear at the Vestal Town Court on February 19, 2026.