Montgomery County Sheriff Deputies were attempting to contact an individual with an EEP (emergency evaluation petition) around 1:30am on Tuesday, November 1st when the suspect took off in a vehicle and was involved in a collision on Maryland Ave and Fleet St in Rockville. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect hit a light pole and then emerged from his vehicle, producing a running chainsaw. After initially being non-complaint, Deputies verbally engaged the suspect who eventually placed the chainsaw on the ground without incident.
The suspect sustained injuries due to the traffic accident and was transported by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue EMS to a nearby hospital. No officers were injured during the incident. Rockville City Police provided assistance.
MAN CONFRONTS OFFICERS ARMED WITH SAW: ~1:30AM Tuesday, man bailed out of crashed truck & pulled chainsaw on MoCo Sheriff's Deputies on Fleet St in Rockville. Rockville City, MoCo Police, & @RockvilleVFD assisted. Suspect now in custody. Well done by all on scene. H/T @AlanHenney
— Cordell (@CordellTraffic) November 1, 2022