Two Victorville Residents Arrested in Connection to 2025 Homicide in Village Park

VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Homicide detectives have arrested two Victorville residents for the 2025 shooting death of 40-year-old Robert James Smith of Adelanto, authorities confirmed.

According to a written statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Robert Wilkerson, 24, and Natosha Sutton, 41, were taken into custody on Thursday, January 8, 2026, following an extensive investigation.

Both suspects were booked into the High Desert Detention Center and remain held without bail.

The arrest stems from an incident that occurred on Friday, May 30, 2025. Deputies with the Victorville Police Department responded to a report of a man down at approximately 6:19 a.m. at Village Park, located at 15720 Eto Camino Lane.

Upon arrival, they found Robert Smith on the ground near his vehicle, suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Detectives from the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail took over the investigation shortly after the discovery. At the time, no suspects had been identified.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Shane Crowl with the Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Anonymous tips may be submitted through We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or online at www.wetip.com.

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