U.S. Marshals offering $10K for whereabout of suspected Maryland judge killer

The United States Marshals Service is offering a hefty award of $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Pedro Argote, who is the suspected killer of Maryland Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson.

In a press release, the Marshals Service said that they are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the 49-year-old suspect and are offering a $10,000 award.

The U.S. MarshalsServices released a new image of Pedro Manuel Argote, 49, a man suspected of murdering a Maryland Circuit Court Judge. (U.S. Marshals)

Officials say that Argote is considered "armed and dangerous."

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Authorities believe Argote is driving a silver 2009 Mercedes GL 450 with the Maryland registration of 4EH0408.

Authorities identified Argote's vehicle as "a silver 2009 Mercedes GL450, displaying Maryland registration plates 4EH0408." (Washington County Sheriff)

The Washington County Sheriffs Office on Friday named Pedro Argote as a suspect in connection with the shooting of Maryland Circuit Court Judge Pedro Argote. (Washington County Bar Association/ Washington County Sheriff)

The suspected killer is accused of allegedly murdering Washington County Circuit Court Assistant Judge Wilkinson on Thursday evening.

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According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the 52-year-old judge was found dead in his driveway on Olde Waterford Road in Hagerstown with apparent gunshot wounds.

Police say that deputies responded to reports of a shooting around 8 p.m. Thursday. The judge was pronounced dead at Meritus Medical Center.

Washington County Circuit Court Judge Daniel P. Dwyer, the court's then administrative judge, sits next to the court's newest judge, Andrew F. Wilkinson (right), on Jan. 10, 2020, after Wilkinson was sworn in during his investiture ceremony at the Washington County Courthouse. (Julie E. Greene/Imagn)



Washington County Circuit Court Clerk Kevin Tucker, right, swears in Andrew F. Wilkinson as a circuit court judge on Jan. 10, 2020, as Wilkinson's wife, Stephanie, watches.  (Julie E. Greene/Imagn)

Washington County court records show that Wilkinson presided over a judgment hearing in Argote's divorce case stemming from 2022 on Thursday. The next hearing was scheduled for October 31.

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Anyone with information is urged to contact the U.S. Marshals at 1-877-WANTED2 or submit tips via the USMS Tips App. 

Sarah Rumpf-Whitten is a writer on the breaking news team for Fox News Digital. You can reach her on Twitter at @s_rumpfwhitten.