Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest of homicide suspect
DATE/TIME:	October 21, 2011 at about 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	1600 N. Rose
VICTIM(S):	Sheryl Tye
SUSPECT(S):	Nathan Preston, 28
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Det. Jeff Kay
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Jeff Kay (805) 385-8174

DETAILS:
On October 21, 2011 at 5:30 p.m., detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit arrested 28-year-old Nathan Lamont Preston of Oxnard for the murder of his mother, Sheryl Tye.  Preston was later booked into Ventura County Jail for murder.  Preston’s bail is set at $500,000. 
 
Tye’s murder occurred in the 2000 block of North Ventura Road, on 10/9/11.  Members of the Oxnard Police Department’s Investigative Services Bureau and the Special Enforcement Unit have been actively investigating this crime since the night it occurred.  Oxnard Police are continuing to investigate this crime.  Members of the public are asked to call Detective Jeff Kay at 805.385.8174 with any information.        
 
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  10/21/2011, 8:50 p.m.
 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempt Robbery / Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Handgun)
DATE/TIME:	10/15/11 1440 hours
LOCATION:	5200 block of Longfellow Way
VICTIM(S):	41 year old Oxnard resident (name withheld)
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male, approximately 20-25 yrs. old, 5’05”, 140 lbs., black short bushy hair, wearing a black T-shirt and blue pants
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Unknown
LOSS:	No property taken
PREPARED BY:	Officer Hugo Garcia
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Watch Commander (805) 385-7746

DETAILS:
 On 10/15/11 at approximately 1440 hours, an Oxnard police officer was on patrol in the area of Pleasant Valley Rd. and Jefferson Square when he was flagged down by a subject.
 
The subject told the officer he was parked in the 5200 block of Longfellow Way when he was approached by the suspect described above. The suspect approached the victim’s vehicle on foot while the victim was in the driver seat. The suspect demanded money from the victim. When the victim refused, the suspect pulled out a handgun. The victim sped away in his vehicle and the suspect shot at the victim as he was fleeing. The victim’s vehicle was hit by gunfire but there were no injuries sustained.
 
Officers set up a perimeter and conducted a search of the neighborhood for about three hours. Officers were unable to locate the suspect.
 
Anyone with information on this crime are urged to call Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS.
 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Homicide
DATE/TIME:	October 12, 2011 at 9 p.m.
LOCATION:	4500 Terrace Avenue
VICTIM(S):	19-year-old male / resident of Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	#1 Hispanic male adult, 5’5” heavy build, dark complexion, goatee, wearing blue and white shorts #2 Hispanic male, 17 years old, 5’8” medium build
WITNESS(ES):	n/a
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	n/a
LOSS:	n/a
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Mónica Muñoz, Community Affairs Manager monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On October 12, 2011 at about 9 p.m., Oxnard Police officers were handling another call for service in the 4500 block Terrace Avenue when they heard several gunshots in the immediate area. While checking the area, the officers located a 19-year-old victim who had been shot and had several stab wounds. The victim was transported to VCMC where he underwent extensive surgery. Unfortunately the victim did not survive his injuries.

According to witnesses, the victim was walking in the 4500 block of Terrace Ave when an argument took place which involved at least two other men. The witness heard several gunshots and saw several people running through the alley. 

The motive for the attack is unknown at this time. Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Bakari Myers at (805) 385-7686 or remain anonymous and call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Homicide
DATE/TIME:	10/09/2011; 2230 Hours
LOCATION:	2000 Block N. Ventura Road
VICTIM(S):	Pending next-of-kin notification
SUSPECT(S):	Unk
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	NA
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sgt David Villanueva, 385-7763
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det Jeff Kay, 385-8174

DETAILS:

At 2230 hours, 10/9/11, officers responded to a check-the-well-being of a 55-year old Oxnard woman. On arrival the officers were able to gain access to the home and the victim was found deceased. The victim’s name is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification. Oxnard Police are investigating the incident and the public is asked to call Detective Jeff Kay at 805.385.8174 with any information.

 

 

 

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10/10/2011, 0335 Hours.