Three Suspects Charged with Bethesda Armed Robbery

For Immediate Release: Friday, May 23, 2025

Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Patrol Investigations Unit have charged 20-year-old Jason Castello, 20-year-old Nicholas Clarkson and a juvenile male with an armed robbery that occurred on Monday, April 21, 2025, in the area of Woodmont Avenue and Old Georgetown Road.

The investigation has revealed that at approximately 10:49 p.m., three suspects approached four juvenile victims at the location. One of the suspects pulled out a handgun and pointed it at one of the victims. The suspects then demanded money and took money and property from the victims. The suspects ordered the victims to walk to a nearby ATM to withdraw more money and threatened to kill them if they reported the crime to the police.

While escorting the victims at gunpoint to the ATM, the suspects noticed a Montgomery County Police vehicle approaching, causing them to run away from the scene.

Through investigative efforts, detectives identified Castello, Clarkson and a juvenile male as the suspects.

Officers located and arrested Clarkson and Castello. On Friday, April 30, a search and seizure warrant was executed at their home in Chevy Chase, where items of evidentiary value were recovered.

Clarkson and Castello both of Chevy Chase were transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit, where they were charged with armed robbery, first-degree assault, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and related charges. They are both being held without bond.

An arrest warrant has been obtained against the juvenile male suspect of Silver Spring, charging him with armed robbery, first-degree assault, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and related charges.