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Two Police Cruisers Damaged During Street Takeover

For Immediate Release: Monday, February 23, 2026

Gaithersburg, MD — The Montgomery County Department of Police 2nd District Investigative Section is asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects who vandalized and damaged marked police cruisers during a street takeover.

On Sunday, February 22, 2026, at approximately 12:39 a.m., Montgomery County Police were notified of a large group of vehicles linked to street takeover activity that began in Prince George’s County and moved toward the Silver Spring District central business district.

Around midnight, MCPD officers monitored the group and were able to close most of the intersections they were heading toward in Silver Spring.

The vehicles continued along East West Highway and gathered at the intersection of East West Highway and Connecticut Avenue. Drivers blocked traffic and performed donuts in the roadway.

Several people got out of their cars and stood in the intersection, preventing officers from entering while the activity continued.

During the incident, two marked Montgomery County Police cruisers were damaged. In one case, an officer was inside his vehicle when the rear window was broken and the windshield was smashed. No officers were injured.

Maryland State Police responded to assist with clearing the area. Before the incident in Montgomery County, three handguns were recovered during traffic stops conducted by Prince George’s County Police and Maryland State Police.

Anyone with information regarding identities of the individuals involved is asked to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the “Submit a Tip” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-8477. Tips leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward ranging from $250 up to $10,000. Tipsters may remain anonymous.

 

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Release ID: 26-083
Media Contact: S.D. Goff  
Categories: traffic-safety , vandalism