Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 3rd District officers conducted a traffic stop in the 8600 block of Piney Branch Road in Silver Spring on Tuesday evening.
According to MCPD 3rd District Commander Jason Cokinos, officers conducted a traffic stop when one of the occupants grabbed a backpack from the vehicle and ran. Officers gave chase and quickly apprehended the individual. Inside the backpack, they found a loaded handgun, drugs, and cash. The adult suspect was taken into custody and transported to central processing for booking.
We will provide an update if additional verified information becomes available.
🚔 Traffic Stop -> Foot Chase -> Gun Arrest -> Jail 🚔
Tonight (10/28/25) at around 5:15 PM your @mcpnews 3rd District officers working the Long Branch area of Silver Spring conducted a traffic stop in the 8600 block of Piney Branch Rd.
During the stop an occupant grabbed a… pic.twitter.com/vzdSFhbNcl
— MCPD 3D Commander (@MCPD3DCommander) October 29, 2025
