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A traffic stop in Germantown led to the arrest of a driver on September 18, 2026, after police discovered a handgun and suspected illegal drugs in the vehicle.
Officers from the 3rd and 5th District Community Action Teams conducted the stop involving a gray BMW. While one officer interacted with the driver, another noticed a handgun on the floorboard near the driver’s feet.
In addition to the firearm, a search of the car revealed a significant amount of controlled substances, cash, and items indicative of intent to distribute drugs. The police department has shared video footage from two body-worn cameras that captured the incident.
One officer spoke with the driver. Another spotted what was near his feet.
During a traffic stop in Germantown on September 18, 2026, officers from the 3rd District and 5th District Community Action Team worked together to locate a handgun on the floorboard of a gray BMW.
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— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) September 30, 2026
