Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. County police identify parole officer killed
2. Chevy Chase residence suspect search ongoing
Montgomery County police are on the lookout for Emanuel Edward Sewell, a registered sex offender and suspect in the death of parole officer Davis Martinez. Martinez’s body was found in a Chevy Chase apartment, leading to a homicide investigation. Sewell, described as a Black male, is considered armed and dangerous. He may be driving a gray 2017 Hyundai Elantra with Maryland license plates. Maryland State Police have issued a Blue Alert to aid in the search. Anyone with information on Sewell’s whereabouts is urged to contact the police. The community is mourning the loss of Martinez, a dedicated and respected member of the Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services.
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Police Identify Parole Officer Killed in Chevy Chase; Search for Suspect Ongoing
This story, originally published at 8:43 p.m. June 1, 2024, was updated at 6:30 p.m. to add the identity of the parole officer and other information.
Montgomery County police are on the lookout for a man wanted in connection with the death of a Maryland Parole and Probation agent whose body was discovered Friday night in a Chevy Chase apartment, according to authorities.
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The victim, identified as Davis Martinez, 33, of Silver Spring, was a dedicated six-year employee of the Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services, as revealed during a Saturday afternoon press briefing at the county’s public safety headquarters in Gaithersburg.
Suspect at Large
The department’s Major Crimes Division is actively seeking Emanuel Edward Sewell, 54, of Chevy Chase, in connection with Martinez’s death, which has been classified as a homicide by the state medical examiner’s office. A warrant for Sewell’s arrest has been issued, charging him with second-degree murder.
Sewell, a registered sex offender released in March 2021, is described as a Black male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing about 250 pounds. He may be driving a gray 2017 Hyundai Elantra with Maryland license plates 93661HT. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous, and the public is advised not to approach him if spotted.
Blue Alert Issued
Maryland State Police have issued a Blue Alert to aid in the search for Sewell. The alert is an emergency notification utilized to assist law enforcement in locating suspects when an officer has been killed, is missing, or there is a threat to officers.
Police responded to the 2800 block of Terrace Drive in Chevy Chase around 5:50 p.m. on Friday for a welfare check on the parole agent, who had not returned to work after a resident check of Sewell. Martinez was found deceased at the scene, and his body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore, where it was determined to be a homicide.
Appeal for Information
Authorities urge anyone with information on Sewell’s whereabouts to contact 301-279-8000 or visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling 1-866-411-8477.
Freelance reporter Sebastien Kraft contributed to this story.
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