Albany man arrested in extensive drug investigation

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man was arrested following a lengthy investigation involving several different agencies. Tylan Houze, 26, faces several charges.

According to State Police Troop K, members of the Troop K Violent Gang and Narcotics Team (VGNET) gathered evidence of drug sales by Houze in the Albany area and surrounding counties. A search warrant was executed and police say Houze attempted to flee in a 2016 Acura TL at that time.

Police say Houze crashed shortly after near Morton Avenue. No one was injured and he was taken into custody.

During the search, police say they found 96 grams of cocaine, 56 grams of crack cocaine, 77 grams of fentanyl, and over $10,000 in cash.

Charges:

• Second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance (two counts)
• Third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance (four counts)
• Third-degree fleeing an officer in a motor vehicle
• Obstruction of governmental administration

Houze was arraigned before the Albany City Criminal Court and was remanded to Albany County Jail without bail.