March 15, 2022

WESTWOOD RESIDENT ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON

Magalia, CA – On March 14, at approximately 10:21 p.m., BCSO began receiving reports that a victim was hit by a vehicle on Oak Park Drive, Magalia. BCSO deputies, California Highway Patrol Officers (CHP), and medical personnel immediately responded to Oak Park Drive and located a female victim who had been hit by a vehicle. The victim was transported to a local hospital where she underwent emergency surgery. Doctors were able to stabilize the victim during the emergency surgery. She is currently in critical condition.
Deputies and detectives investigated and located evidence that Kayla McCally, age 29, of Westwood, was involved in an altercation with the victim. During the altercation, McCally got into the victim’s vehicle, rapidly accelerated, hit the victim, and hit a tree. After crashing the vehicle McCally fled the area on foot.
Deputies, detectives, and CHP Officers contacted McCally at a residence on Bille Road, Paradise around 1:45 a.m. on March 15. Detectives located additional evidence which gave them cause to believe McCally was the individual who hit the victim.
McCally was arrested for the following felony charges: Assault with a deadly weapon, inflicting great bodily injury on a victim during the commission of a felony, felony hit and run, and felony driving under the influence of alcohol. The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with additional information about this investigation to contact deputies and detectives at 530-538-7671.
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March 14, 2022

$50,000 REWARD OFFERED FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO AN ARREST AND CONVICTION FOR THE MURDER OF TYLER DICKSON

On July 3, 2021, Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) deputies were dispatched to the Loafer Creek Campground, which is owned and operated by California State Parks, to assist with a homicide investigation. During the initial response, State Parks Peace Officers requested BCSO assume jurisdiction over the investigation.

Detectives responded and determined that 20-year-old Tyler Dickson, of San Pablo, was fatally shot while sleeping inside a tent. Detectives initiated a homicide investigation. Over the past several months, detectives have actively and zealously investigated this case, however it has remained unsolved.

In 2021, BCSO requested Governor Gavin Newsom’s Office issue a reward through the Governor’s Reward Program to encourage those with pertinent information to come forward. After reviewing the circumstances of the case, Governor Newsom’s Office issued a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction for the murder of Tyler Dickson.

The Sheriff’s Office is committed to solving this case. We very much want to bring closure to Tyler’s family and friends and see to it that the person(s) responsible for Tyler’s murder are held accountable. Our hearts go out to Tyler’s family and we are hopeful that this reward will renew public interest in the case and ultimately result in justice for Tyler.

BCSO encourages those with pertinent information to come forward. Anyone with information is requested to contact Sergeant Patrick McNelis or Detectives Tristan Harper and Zach Price at 530-538-7671.


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February 09, 2022

OROVILLE RESIDENT ARRESTED FOR MAKING CRIMINAL THREATS

Oroville, CA – On February 09, at approximately 1140 a.m., BCSO began receiving reports that an individual was shooting a firearm at victims working in an orchard. BCSO deputies responded to a residence in the 1500 block of Lone Tree Road, Oroville, and attempted to contact the individual who shot the firearm. Upon arrival deputies identified the individual who shot the firearm as Todd Murray, age 56, of Oroville.
Murray did not follow deputies directions and he ran in and out of a residence numerous times. After attempting to communicate with Murray for approximately one hour, deputies were able to use a taser to take Murray into custody. Deputies investigated and located evidence that gave them cause to believe Murray discharged a firearm in the vicinity of several victims. After shooting the firearm Murray threatened the victims.
Murray was arrested for three felony counts of making criminal threats. Deputies obtained a search warrant and are in the process of searching Murray’s residence. The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with additional information about this investigation to contact deputies and detectives at 530-538-7671.

February 2, 2022

OROVILLE SHOOTING INVESTIGATION

Oroville, CA- On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at approximately 7:35 p.m., the Oroville Police Department (OPD) began to receive 911 calls indicating there was a Greyhound bus outside the AM/PM store, located on Oroville-Dam Blvd. and Feather River Blvd. and a shooting was taking place inside the bus. OPD Officers responded and requested BCSO deputies respond to the location as well. Upon arrival, BCSO deputies and OPD officers located several subjects suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite lifesaving measures, one person was pronounced dead at the scene and others were transported to local hospitals.

The shooting suspect fled the scene prior to law enforcement arrival. Shortly after, the Oroville Police Department began to receive additional 911 calls with callers stating the suspect was inside Walmart, located on Cal Oak Road in Oroville. BCSO deputies, along with several allied law enforcement officers responded to Walmart and contacted the suspect, and located evidence that gave them cause to believe it was the suspect involved in the shooting. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to the Butte County Jail. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when it is available.

A press briefing has been scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday February 3, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. at the Butte County District Attorney’s Office, located at 25 County Center Drive, Oroville.

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