October 21, 2023
There is a significant police presence in the Williamsport, MD area.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office asks the public to be vigilant as the search continues for homicide suspect Pedro Argote.
The silver Mercedes that Argote was last known to be operating has been located.
Anyone with information on Argote’s location should immediately notify law enforcement.
Argote is 5’7″, 130 lbs with black hair and brown eyes.
A media staging area will be established in Byron Park, Williamsport, MD, at 1:30 PM. There will be a press conference at 4:30 PM
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October 20, 2023
Media Release: UPDATED INFORMATION: HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the below-listed individual in connection to the Olde Waterford Road homicide investigation.
Anyone with information on the location of Pedro Argote, 49, is asked to notify law enforcement immediately. Argote is 5’7”, 130 lbs. with black hair and brown eyes. He may be operating a silver 2009 Mercedes GL450, displaying Maryland registration plates 4EH0408.
Anyone with information in reference to Argote’s location is asked to not approach him but to immediately notify law enforcement.
This continues to be an active investigation, certain details of the case will not be released to the public by law enforcement.
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October 19, 2023
Media Release: The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting a homicide investigation.
On October 19, 2023, at approximately 8:00 PM, Deputies responded to the 19100 block of Olde Waterford Road, Hagerstown, MD, for a reported shooting.
The victim, an adult male, was located in the driveway of a residence. The victim was suffering from what appeared to be gunshot wounds. He was transported to Meritus Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The victim was identified as Washington County, Maryland Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson, 52, of Hagerstown.
This continues to be an active investigation; due to the ongoing investigation, certain details will not be released.