Howard County Police are searching for Darwin Carcamo-Santiago, a 24-year-old Hispanic male described as 5-foot-7 and 140 pounds with black hair. He is wanted in connection with the domestic homicide of Esmeralda Perez-Mendez, a 35-year-old woman from Takoma Park. Carcamo-Santiago is charged with first- and second-degree murder following the death of Perez-Mendez inside a residence located in the 9000 block of Watchlight Court in Columbia. Detectives believe the victim suffered injuries consistent with strangulation and may have been killed during the overnight hours of July 25-26. Police responded to the scene on the afternoon of July 26 after an acquaintance of the suspect discovered Perez-Mendez deceased in the suspect’s bedroom. Authorities suspect Carcamo-Santiago may have fled the area and are actively searching for him. The public is urged to contact Howard County Police with any information regarding his whereabouts. Tips can be submitted by calling 410-313-STOP or via email at HCPDCrimeTips@howardcountymd.gov. Investigators emphasize that Carcamo-Santiago is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is encouraged to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation and the apprehension of the suspect.