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Seventeen-Year-Old with Warrant, Arrested with Handgun and Drugs
For Immediate Release: Friday, November 15, 2024
Gaithersburg, M D- A 17-year-old who had an active warrant for failing to appear at court, was arrested on Friday, November 8, 2024, after he was found in Rockville with a handgun and 250 suspected fentanyl pills.
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.
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