Police Seek Public's Help Finding Suspect In Montgomery County Assault

DERWOOD, MD — Authorities are asking for the public's help locating a man wanted in connection with a recent assault in Montgomery County.

Detectives are searching for 30-year-old Octavio Antonio Estevez, who police say stabbed two family members during an argument at the residence on Indian Hills Court in Derwood. When a good Samaritan tried to intervene, police said Estevez also stabbed him before fleeing the scene on foot.

The incident took place Monday around 9:20 a.m.

All three victims were taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Estevez is a Hispanic male who is 5-feet 11-inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair.

Anyone with information regarding Estevez or this crime is asked to 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 of $250 up to $10,000. Tips may remain anonymous.