GERMANTOWN, MD — Montgomery County police are investigating an apparent homicide at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility after an inmate died Thursday.
Officers from the 5th District and fire and rescue personnel responded to the facility at approximately 11:12 p.m. Nov. 11.
Officers found Carlos Marcano Becerra, 35, of no fixed address, with severe trauma to his body and head. He was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead Nov. 12.
Court records reviewed by Patch show Marcano-Becerra faced misdemeanor charges, including assault, intoxicated public disturbance and disorderly conduct. He was awaiting a Nov. 20 hearing after failing to post a $2,500 bond Oct. 16.
Patch found no previous Maryland criminal cases involving Marcano-Becerra.
According to the law firm Price Benowitz, first-time misdemeanor assault offenders are likely to receive supervised probation
Police said the suspect, whose name has not been released, remains in custody. The department plans to issue a news release as more information becomes available.
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