Multiple suspects arrested after dangerous car rallies in Montgomery County

The Brief

  • Montgomery County police arrested multiple suspects tied to street takeovers and car rallies, including incidents that damaged police cruisers and blocked traffic.
  • In a separate April incident, a 19-year-old suspect was charged after a shooting at a car rally left two people injured.
  • Several suspects are being held without bond, while a juvenile involved in the earlier takeover was released to a guardian.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. Montgomery County police have arrested multiple suspects connected to dangerous street takeovers and car rallies, including an incident that damaged police cruisers and another that led to a shooting.

February 22 incident

What we know:

Detectives arrested two adults and one juvenile in connection with a February 22 street takeover that began in Prince George’s County and moved into downtown Silver Spring.

Police say the group gathered around 12:39 a.m., blocking traffic along East West Highway and Connecticut Avenue while drivers performed donuts in the roadway.

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