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An alarming video captures a group of masked individuals audaciously attacking a police vehicle with an officer inside during a tumultuous street takeover in Maryland.
Footage and eyewitness reports reveal that drivers converged on the intersection of East West Highway and Connecticut Avenue shortly after midnight on February 22 in Gaithersburg, Maryland. They blocked traffic in every direction and performed high-speed “donuts,” as spectators crowded the street.
The Montgomery County police stated that the incident began around 12:39 a.m. A large caravan of vehicles involved in the takeover was seen heading towards the Silver Spring central business district. Officers attempted to track the group and closed several intersections to limit access and ensure public safety.
In spite of these precautions, numerous vehicles descended upon the bustling intersection, effectively bringing it to a halt.
During this chaotic event on February 22, 2026, two cruisers from the Montgomery County Police Department sustained damage. (Montgomery County Police Department)
Dash camera video from the scene showed individuals appearing to deliberately block police vehicles by standing in the roadway and drivers continuing to perform “donuts” in the road.
During the confrontation, two marked Montgomery County police cruisers were vandalized. Photos from the department showed the windows of the patrol vehicles shattered.
In one case, an officer was seated inside his vehicle when the rear window was shattered and the windshield smashed. No officers were injured.
Montgomery County police seek public help identifying suspects in dangerous street takeover that damaged patrol cars, offering rewards up to $10,000. (Montgomery County Police Department)
Maryland State Police responded to assist in dispersing the crowd and restoring traffic flow.
Before the caravan reached Montgomery County, three handguns were recovered during traffic stops conducted by Prince George’s County Police and Maryland State Police in connection with the gathering.
Police said that street takeovers pose serious risks to participants, spectators and unsuspecting drivers.
Police recovered three handguns during the investigation into the wild street takeover that left police cars damaged. (Montgomery County Police Department)
The Montgomery County Department of Police 2nd District Investigative Section is leading the investigation and is asking for the public’s help in identifying those responsible.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at www.crimesolversmcmd.org by clicking “Submit a Tip” or by calling 1-866-411-8477. Tips may remain anonymous, and information leading to an arrest could qualify for a reward ranging from $250 to $10,000.
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