Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Steele Creek Division
Published on June 15, 2024
Charlotte, N.C. – (Saturday, June 15, 2024) – As a result of the continued investigation, detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit have identified two suspects in connection to the murder of Mr. Jonathan Dockery and obtained warrants for their arrests.
On Friday, June 14, 2024, CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) arrested Tadarian Neal, 40, and Asia Tapp, 40. Mr. Neal and Ms. Tapp were transported to the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) in Uptown (601 E. Trade St.) to be interviewed by detectives. At the conclusion of the interviews, both suspects were transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with the following:
- Murder (1st Degree)
- Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon
Mr. Dockery’s next of kin has been notified of the arrests.
The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD’s Public Affairs Office. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Barnett is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20240613-1241-00.
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Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Steele Creek Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, June 14, 2024) – The victim in this case has been identified as Jonathan Dockery, 32. The victim’s next of kin has been notified of his death.
The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD’s Public Affairs Office. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Barnett is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20240613-1241-00.
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Homicide Investigation in the Steele Creek Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, June 13, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 800 block of Farmhurst Drive in the Steele Creek Division.
On Thursday, June 13, shortly after 12:30 p.m., officers responded to an assist Medic call for service in the 800 block of Farmhurst Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim with unknown trauma. Medic pronounced the victim deceased on the scene.
Homicide Unit detectives responded to the scene to conduct an investigation, and Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Representatives from CMPD’s Operations Command, Victim Services and CFD also assisted.
The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD’s Public Affairs Office. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Barnett is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20240613-1241-00.
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