Four juveniles were arrested and several weapons including a machete, knives and a replica handgun were recovered at Gaithersburg’s Fourth of July celebration Summerfest on Saturday, after there were “several disturbances involving groups of unaccompanied juveniles,” according to a statement from Gaithersburg police on Monday.
Four juveniles were arrested and two were detained in separate incidents for offences including disorderly conduct, trespassing, resisting arrest and possession of weapons, Gaithersburg police spokesperson Dan Lane told Bethesda Today on Monday via email. The minors were processed at the Gaithersburg police station, Lane said, and released to their parents. Police recovered knives, a machete and a replica handgun.
According to the Gaithersburg city website, the celebration occurred at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm from 6 to 11 p.m. The event included fireworks, live music and activities…