Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 5th District Commander Nick Picerno reports that officers from the 5th District Directed Community Action Team (DCAT) made a significant recovery during the overnight hours Friday in Germantown.
According to Picerno, DCAT officers were conducting enforcement efforts in the Crystal Rock area when they initiated a traffic stop. During the encounter, officers recovered a loaded privately made firearm, commonly referred to as a ghost gun, along with an extended magazine. Police also seized a large quantity of cannabis from the vehicle. A 20-year-old male was arrested and charged.
This investigation remains active. Additional details may be released as they become available.
Overnight 🌖 : @mcpnews 5th District DCAT officers were working in the Crystal Rock area and conducted a traffic stop. During the encounter, officers located a loaded Privately Made Firearm (PMF or “ghost gun”), an extended magazine, and a large quantity of cannabis. pic.twitter.com/58oFCm16ji
— @MCPD5DCommander (@MCPD5DCommander) October 31, 2025
