Crime

Traffic Stop in Silver Spring Leads to Seizure of Illegally Possessed Handgun

A traffic stop by the Montgomery County Police Department’s (MCPD) 3rd District Community Action Team in Silver Spring led to the safe seizure of a fully loaded Glock handgun and the arrest of the individual in possession.

According to Montgomery County Police Police 3rd District Commander Jason Cokinos on Twitter/X, “Traffic stop results in the seizure of another illegally possessed handgun 🔫🚔Members of your @mcpnews 3rd District Community Action Team (DCAT) / Holiday Crime Detail officers conducted a traffic stop in the Greencastle Rd area of Silver Spring.

During the traffic stop the subject was found to have a fully loaded Glock handgun in their waistband. Officers safely seized the gun and the adult subject was transported to central processing and booked.”

We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.