He was driving like 55. So I get around him and he's hooked me off and all I did was stick the barrel up and stick it back down. He got off my ass. Driver's been doing Friday, April 12th, 2024. Hawking County, Ohio. Officers were dispatched to eastbound Route 33 near State Route 664 following a report of a road rage incident. The caller informed authorities that the driver of the vehicle had allegedly brandished a firearm during the altercation. Officers had to respond immediately and apprehend the suspect before the situation escalated further. I'm Tyler and this is your daily dose of crime. How much? Well, I mean the driver. Okay. Okay. Um I You're good. You're good to go. Um I'll go Okay. Yeah. We'll go up here and make contact. This is a driver. What is it? This is driver. You already been down, bud. [Applause] Where's it? Where's it going to be found? It's in between the center console and the driver seat. Without delay, officers located and stopped the suspect's vehicle on Route 33, just west of exit 182 towards Nelsonville. The driver, identified as Derek Lowry, was ordered to pull over and step out of the vehicle to speak to officers and give his account of the incident. The suspect cooperated with authorities and directed them to the location of the firearm. But what he didn't expect was that officers would uncover something that made matters worse. But what exactly had they found? Mandize him yet? I can't hear what he's saying. In between the center console. Did you Miranda yet? Not yet. Okay, I'm going to That was a bad decision. [Applause] Stand by and we'll talk about that decision. All right. All right. So, what I'm about to read to you is your rights. Okay. Have you ever been read your rights before? No. This is Okay. [Applause] So the right to remain silent anything you say can or will be used against you in the court of law. You have the rights to talk to a lawyer and have them present with you while you're being questioned. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer uh one will be appointed to represent you before any questioning if you wish. You you can decide anytime exercising right answer any statements or answer any questions right now. Okay. So what exactly took place? So we were driving southbound 03 and stand in between where it turned from 6 to 70. Well, we got into the 70 zone and a car pulls up. It was a uh gold maroon city truck and he was driving like 55. Well, I get around him and I'm heading in the the riding lane. When I'm heading in the riding lane, he floors it. I get in front of him and he's hooked me off and all I did was stick the barrel up and stick it back down. He got off land. I shouldn't have done it. I I know better than that. You got an idea? I do. [Applause] Is it loaded? Uh, there's either there should it shouldn't be, but there might be one in the pipe. I not 100% sure. Derek provided his version of the events and explained how the altercation began. However, his story didn't justify brandishing a firearm in traffic. His nonchalant attitude about the situation raised concerns with law enforcement, who began to suspect this might not be his first offense. Was he truly unaware of how serious his actions were? All right, go ahead and turn around for me. Put your hands behind your back right now. You're being detained. Okay. Good. Just lean up against the guardrail right there for you, man. Driver's been drinking. There's a half empty one that's still cold and one that was drank very recently. Well, he's 20 years old. That's not right. Yes. bring his old car on OSB gets here. Yes. Yeah. Did he say where he was coming from? Thomas, I would imagine. That's what I always send. He said all he did was I was going back and forth. He pulled the gun up, showed him the barrel, put it back up. inside a motor vehicle. He's not 21. Wait, are you coming from work? I am. Okay, let's step back here, man. Okay. My um All right. Have you had anything to drink, buddy? I had a half of one. Okay. All right. Do you mind running him through some tips so you real quick here? All right. I'm going to uncuff you. Okay. Don't Don't do anything stupid. I'm not going to do that. I wouldn't do that. What's your name? It's in my phone. What you probably going to What you probably going to say about you did something like that in his name. I can tell you right now, he's going to be pissed. Okay. So, he's going to just listen to him for a minute. He's going to run you through a couple tests. Okay. You take your rain off last [Music] half on the way home. probably 11. So 50 minutes after a thorough investigation, officers made a significant discovery inside of Lowry's vehicle. They not only recovered the loaded firearm used during the incident, but also found open containers of alcohol. The suspect was then required to undergo a DUI test and depending on the results, additional charges would be added at the time of the arrest. [Applause] [Applause] Um, so as of right now, I'm still on. Okay. Um, caller called in said that he flashed a gun while driving during a road incident. Passer by that was a witness witnessed the whole thing. stopped said he saw the gun. He came up here, spoke to the driver, um, branded him. He said, he said he wasn't. I said, "We'll get that to a minute." So then branded him, started asking him about it. And he told me the whole story. He said, "I just picked the gun up, showed him the barrel, put it back down. He's 20 years old, has a firearm." 20 firearm. Firearm is loaded and he's been what? And he's been drinking. So he's running through fuel so bright right now. And looks like probably have a 21. Yeah. Yeah, that's easy enough. Okay. Um, that foot that you have raised up, like I said, 6 in. Keep your hands on your sides the entire time. Look down at that foot that you have raised. Count out loud to me like this. 1,001 1002 1003 so on and so forth until I tell you to stop. Okay, I'm going to demonstrate for you. This is your starting position. Just go ahead and get back into that starting position to your side. Okay, when I tell you to begin either choose your left or your right approximately 6 in off the ground, keeping that foot parallel to the surface, keep your hands on your side, down that foot, counting out loud. What kind of 202? I didn't I forgot about that. Was there one in the pipe? Yes, it was. I didn't know if he had passenger. Yes. Yes. I've already talked to him. Hold on. Do this tonight. Or do you have sto ID? I bet you have idea. He's not 19. Okay. Okay. That that leaves off one part for us. Uh yeah. brand. So he said he's not so vehicle medicine. Okay. All right. Here you'll be taking what's your name? Eric. Eric, I'm Deputy Johnson. I am back. You're placed under arrest. Okay. Can I get my phone out of my car? We can get that for you. So, right now, you're being you're under arrest for aggravated menacing and improper handling of a firearm motor vehicle. So, you're free to go. Okay. He's going to give you What else? I walk up there. Actually, Michael, will you walk him up there, please? After discussing the situation and reviewing Derek's statements, officers made the decision to place him under arrest on charges of aggravated menacing and improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle. He now faces the possibility of up to one year in jail, probation, or restitution depending on the circumstances of the offense and his prior criminal