Emanuel Edward Sewell, who was wanted in connection to the death of a Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services agent, is in custody.
Sewell was located by U.S. Marshalls Task Force officers as he was traveling on I-64 near Hurricane, WV. on Saturday.
Sewell is accused of killing 33-year-old Davis Martinez, a six-year employee of the Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services.
Martinez had responded to the 2800 block of Terrace Drive in Chevy Chase to conduct a resident check of Sewell, who had been released from prison in 2021 and is a registered sex offender.
When Martinez had not reported back to work, Montgomery County Department of Police 2nd District officers were dispatched to the location for a check the welfare call, where Martinez was found inside.
The medical examiner has determined the manner of death a homicide. The victim suffered multiple injuries.
Sewell, 54, has been charged with second-degree murder and will be extradited back to Montgomery County.
Martinez was a six-year employee of the Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services. He is the first Maryland Division of Parole and Probation agent in the state to ever be killed by a client while on duty.
A blue alert had been issued. A blue alert is sent out when an officer is killed or seriously injured while on duty.
When Sewell fled, he was believed to be in possession of Martinez’s badge.
MCPD is actively searching for Emanuel Edward Sewell, a Chevy Chase man wanted in connection with the death of a Maryland Parole and Probation agent. Sewell, 54, may be driving a gray 2017 Hyundai Elantra with Maryland license plates 93661HT.https://t.co/edsmz057E2 pic.twitter.com/z3OURzptLp
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) June 1, 2024
“Agent Davis Martinez served our state with distinction and our communities are safer because of him,” said Governor Wes Moore. “My heart goes out to his friends, family, loved ones, and colleagues—our whole state mourns with you after the loss of one our own in the line of duty.”
Moore ordered Maryland flags to fly at half staff through the day of Martinez’s internment. The U.S. flag also will be lowered to half staff on the day of interment.
Earl Stoddard, Montgomery County Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, posted on social media, “Hearing that a member of the public safety community lost their life doing their mission to keep us all safe is simply gutting.”
Councilmember Kate Stewart called Martinez’s death “tragic. My thoughts are with this officer’s family, their coworkers and friends.”
Secretary of the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Carolyn J. Scruggs called parole and probation officers “unsung heroes,” adding, “We extend our deepest condolences to Agent Martinez’s family and co-workers. His professionalism, diligence and resilience will remain engraved in our hearts.”
Martinez worked out of the department’s Silver Spring field office.
Parole and Probation Director Martha Danner said, “Davis Martinez was a thorough and caring agent who sought to help clients improve their lives.” She added, “The Silver Spring office will sorely miss him, because he was a sensitive soul who always helped everyone.”
The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services has activated its Critical Incident Stress Management Team to offer support for Agent Martinez’s co-workers and is focused on caring for the needs of his family at this time.
The Division of Parole and Probation has field offices in every Maryland jurisdiction and includes approximately 700 agents, in addition to more than 300 support and investigative staff. The Division supervises nearly 43,000 individuals in all 23 counties and Baltimore City.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Emanuel Edward Sewell is urged to call the police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 or visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the “www.p3tips.com” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-8477.
Tips with information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward from $250 up to $10,000. Tips may remain anonymous.
Related Post
Police Searching for Registered Sex Offender from Chevy Chase in Death of Parole Agent
