The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) announced the arrest of a 17-year-old with an active warrant for failing to appear in court. He was apprehended on Friday, November 8, 2024, in Rockville, and was carrying a handgun and 250 suspected fentanyl pills.
According to MCPD, “On Friday, November 8, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police -4th District Special Assignment Team observed the teen, who had a warrant for his arrest, in the 5500 block of Besley Court of Rockville. When officers approached the teen, he took off running and attempted to pull a loaded Glock 17 from his waistband. He was quickly apprehended and taken into custody.
During a search, in addition to the loaded firearm, the 17-year-old was determined to be in possession of 250 blue “M30” suspected fentanyl pills and an undisclosed amount of cash.
He was transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit (CPU) and charged with possession of a firearm and drugs with the intent to distribute. He is currently still being held at CPU.”