July 21, 2025 BRONX, NY – A routine subway summons escalated into a chilling campaign of alleged harassment and threats against an NYPD officer, leading to the arrest of a Bronx man now facing a slew of serious charges. Sources close to the investigation reveal a disturbing timeline that began on an uptown 6 train and culminated in the discovery of weapons and ghost gun materials.
The incident unfolded around 4:45 a.m. when officers encountered the suspect, identified as Lyles, allegedly carrying a large can of pepper spray on a subway car. He was removed from the train at the Parkchester Avenue station, where he was issued a summons for possessing the oversized can in transit.
However, the encounter was far from over. Less than an hour later, the officer's personal phone began ringing with calls from a blocked number. After missing five calls, the officer answered, only to be met with a voice believed to be Lyles's, who allegedly recited the officer's full name and address.
"I told you I'm not f---ing around," the voice allegedly stated. "I'm going to get you."
The barrage of alleged harassment continued with Lyles reportedly making another 19 calls, followed by a series of unsettling text messages. These messages allegedly included an image of a firearm and a video depicting a magazine being removed from a weapon.
Authorities, acting on a search warrant, later recovered the very gun allegedly depicted in the messages from Lyles's residence. Investigators also reportedly found materials used in the production of "ghost guns"—untraceable firearms that lack serial numbers.
