TRENTON, N.J. – A Mercer County man has admitted to attempting to interfere with law enforcement officers during a civil disorder in Trenton, New Jersey.
Kadeem A. Dockery, 29, of Trenton, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Brian R. Martinotti to an information charging him with one count of attempting to obstruct, impede, or interfere with law enforcement officers during a civil disorder affecting commerce.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court, on May 31, 2020, large-scale protests were held throughout the United States, including in Trenton, in response to the death of George Floyd.
A group of individuals proceeded down East State Street in downtown Trenton and began to riot, smashing store fronts, looting stores, and attacking multiple marked Trenton Police Department vehicles parked on the 100 Block of East State Street.
A City of Trenton street camera and other video footage taken by an individual present on the street captured Dockery lighting an explosive device and throwing it through the open front driver’s side window of a Trenton Police Department vehicle. Dockery then removed his shirt and handed it to Killian Melecio, who then attempted to stuff the shirt in the gas tank of the police vehicle and ignite it.
Melecio was then assisted by Justin Spry in attempting to set fire to the police vehicle. Spry was arrested on scene, but Dockery and Melecio fled. Law enforcement later identified Dockery and Melecio through analysis of street camera and other video footage. They were arrested on Aug. 5, 2020.
The charge of attempting to interfere with law enforcement officers during a civil disorder carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a maximum fine of $250,000. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 21, 2021.
Defendant: Kadeem A. Dockery
Crime: Attempting to interfere with law enforcement officers during a civil disorder
City and state: Trenton, New Jersey
Exact date: May 31, 2020
Sentence or outcome: Sentencing scheduled for Sept. 21, 2021
Dollar amounts: $250,000 (maximum fine)
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Key Facts
- State: New Jersey
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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