Man arrested for firearm and drug related offenses in silver spring

Man Arrested For Firearm and Drug Related Offenses in Silver Spring

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March 26, 2022
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD – Raycoldo Brandon Jr., 23, of Washington DC, was arrested and charged by the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Community Action Team, for possession of a firearm and controlled dangerous substances.

Officers were patrolling the Glenmont Shopping Center on March 15, 2022 at 10 pm when they conducted a traffic stop of a 2014 white Mercedes Benz with an expired registration. A strong odor of marijuana was coming from inside the vehicle when officers approached. A search of the vehicle, driven by Brandon, revealed oxycodone, marijuana, a Ruger AR556 pistol which was converted to fire 9mm rounds, and an extended magazine.

This is an active, ongoing investigation.

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Raycoldo Brandon Jr.
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