Gaithersburg, MD – Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Community Action Team have arrested 33-year-old Elijah Bell of Rockville. Bell faces multiple charges, including possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, possession of a controlled dangerous substance not cannabis, and multiple firearms charges.  

On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, members of the 4th District Community Action Team, along with detectives from the Special Investigations Division, executed multiple search warrants as part of a months-long investigation into Bell’s suspected drug distribution activities.  

During the search, officers recovered approximately 2,726 grams of cocaine, nearly 10 pounds of cannabis, two handguns, and roughly $10,000 in U.S. currency.  

Further investigation revealed that Bell is prohibited from possessing firearms because of prior convictions. Detectives also determined that both handguns had been previously reported stolen.  

Bell was transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit, where he is currently being held without bond.