The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) shared on Thursday morning that officers from the 3rd District Station (Silver Spring) successfully executed a traffic enforcement plan early on Saturday, July 13, 2024, to address an illegal car meet-up involving exhibition driving in Burtonsville.
Earlier this week, new District 3 (Silver Spring) Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Commander Jason Cokinos noted that extra officers were out to address aggressive, disorderly, and reckless drivers Friday night into Saturday morning.
According to police, “several Montgomery County Police officers responded to the area of Sandy Spring Road in Burtonsville, where they found a large group of vehicles engaging in unsafe driving activities. Officers quickly increased their presence and conducted targeted traffic enforcement, causing the group to leave Montgomery County. These enforcement efforts helped prevent potential collisions and injuries. Such driving events continue to negatively affect the National Capital Region. The Montgomery County Department of Police will continue to work with regional partners to address unsafe driving behaviors and hold those involved accountable.”
Cokinos provided an update on Saturday morning, “While many were sleeping last night…. @mcpnews 3rd District officers along with Traffic & Special Operations Division officers proactively and successfully deterred some bad actors who wanted to take over intersections and engage in disorderly & unsafe driving.”