MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD – A routine traffic stop escalated into a weapons arrest Wednesday when Montgomery County Police found a loaded firearm inside a vehicle carrying two teenagers in the Glenmont area.
The incident began when officers observed a Honda committing a traffic violation near the Glenmont Shopping Center. When officers attempted to pull the vehicle over, the driver initially refused to stop.
After eventually bringing the car to a halt, a 16-year-old passenger in the back seat attempted to flee the scene but was quickly apprehended.
A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a loaded gun on the floor in the back seat. Both the 16-year-old and a 17-year-old passenger were arrested in connection with the firearm.
The 17-year-old was transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit. The investigation is ongoing, and charges are pending.
Key Points
- Traffic stop occurred near Glenmont Shopping Center in Montgomery County
- A 16-year-old fled on foot but was caught; a 17-year-old was also arrested
- Police recovered a loaded gun from the back seat of the vehicle