September 25, 2008

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers have taken Cedric Antonio Thomas and Jamie Lee Briggs into police custody for the murder of Quinten Demonta Nelson.  Members of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s SWAT and VCAT teams and Freedom Division officers arrested Thomas and Briggs at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2008.

SWAT and VCAT officers with the assistance of the Vice and Narcotics Division developed information over the past two days that led them to the Red Roof Inn at 3300 Queen City Dr. where Thomas and Briggs were staying at.  Upon arrival, SWAT and VCAT established complete containment of the Red Roof Inn.  Cedric Thomas was located inside one of the rooms of the Red Roof Inn and Jamie Briggs was located inside a vehicle that was in an adjacent parking lot of the Inn.  Both suspects were taken into police custody without incident.

Cedric Thomas and Jamie Briggs were taken to Police Headquarters where they were interviewed by Homicide detectives.

September 24, 2008

Update:  Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Detectives have signed murder warrants for the murder of Quinten Demonta Nelson.  Mr. Nelson was shot as he walked along Tryon Street, late in the evening on Monday, September 15, 2008.  Cedric Antonio Thomas, 01/20/1985, and Jamie Lee Briggs, 02/23/1992, have been charged with murder.  The CMPD Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) has been actively searching for the two since the warrants were signed.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak to a Homicide Unit detective directly.  Detective Purdy is the lead detective working this case.  In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

September 16, 2008

Update:  At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 CMPD's Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT), with the assistance of K9 and Freedom Division officers, arrested Nathaniel Pass (DOB 2/3/1983).   Mr. Pass was wanted for the murder of Quinten Nelson that occurred on Monday, September 15, 2008.

Earlier today VCAT developed information that led them to one of several locations in the Freedom Division that Mr. Pass might possibly be staying at.  VCAT officers canvassed the area and observed a male individual on foot matching the suspect description and were able to track him to a private residence at 627 S. Hoskins Rd.  They established complete containment of the residence and shortly after Mr. Pass surrendered to officers and was taken into police custody without incident. 

Mr. Pass was transported to Police Headquarters where he will be interviewed by Homicide detectives. 

September 16, 2008

Update:  CMPD Homicide detectives have obtained a murder warrant against Nathaniel Pass (DOB 2/3/1983) for the murder of Quinten Nelson.  Mr. Nelson was shot last night in the parking lot of 901 N Tryon St.   CMPD Homicide detectives continue to investigate this incident.

Anyone with information in this case is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak with the lead detective on the case, Tim Purdy or you can still call Crime Stoppers may also be called at 704-334-1600.  In addition CMPD's Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) is aggressively looking for Mr. Pass.  If you have any information that can help capture this individual call 704.336.VCAT (8228).

September 15, 2008

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Homicide Unit are investigating the shooting death of a young man in the parking lot of 901 North Tryon Street.  Central Division officers responded to a shots fired call at 11:26 p.m., on Monday, September 15, 2008. 

Central Division officers responded to the intersection of Church Street and North Tryon Street and found the victim, Quintin Demota Nelson, 01/23/1987, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.  Mr. Nelson was treated by Medic on scene and transported to Carolinas Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased. 

According to witness statements, several black male suspects encountered Mr. Nelson along Tryon Street and jumped out of a red Dodge Durango and confronted him, shooting  him multiple times.  The Dodge Durango remained on scene; the suspects fled on foot towards Dalton Avenue.  Central Division officers gave chase on foot but were unable to locate the suspects. 

Detectives are working to identify the individuals involved in the shooting and are processing the scene and interview witnesses.  Crime Scene Search responded to the scene and is collecting physical evidence from the Dodge Durango and the scene of the shooting.  Anyone with information in this case is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak with the lead detective on the case, Tim Purdy.  In addition, Crime Stoppers may also be called at 704-334-1600.