A police cruiser was attacked by masked hoodlums during an illegal street takeover in Montgomery County, Maryland.
The group hijacked the intersection of East-West Highway and Connecticut Avenue, blocked traffic and performed high-speed “donuts” for a gathered audience. It didn’t take officers long to move in on the group and make moves to protect the public from their reckless antics, but dozens of vehicles quickly overwhelmed their efforts. Dashcam video from one police cruiser shows multiple people in masks descending on the vehicle, attempting to stop it.
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The Montgomery County Department of Police 2nd District Investigative Section is asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects who vandalized and damaged marked police cruisers during a street takeover.https://t.co/Di9VETbhKi#MCPNews #MCPD #Vandalism pic.twitter.com/ykPsUKzs4e
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) February 23, 2026
Two marked patrol cars were reportedly damaged during the event, including shattered rear windows and windshields, according to the Montgomery County Police Department. Authorities are now in search of the suspects believed to be responsible for the damage.
“Before the caravan reached Montgomery County, three handguns were recovered during traffic stops conducted by Prince George’s County Police and Maryland State Police related to the gathering,” Fox News reported. “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.”
X users responded to the video:
Did anyone advertise this black history month celebration. I can’t believe I missed it.
— Earl Thomas (@EarlThomas29093) February 23, 2026
What about start charging cars owners, i can see plates with no problem!!!
— Not МАGА Anymore… (@lash92686) February 24, 2026
Why are you allowing these so-called street takeovers?
Arrest everyone involved and confiscate their vehicles.— Real Hockey#12 (@RealHockey12) February 23, 2026
Tbh what’s the point of identifying suspects in Montgomery Co. Md?
— Sharon Crandall (@socrandall3) February 23, 2026
MoCoPo: Yet police robots cannot patrol public parking garages because immigrants have objected. Good luck identifying these guys. Does the county have cameras on the streets?
— SAL (@lewi3_lewis) February 23, 2026
Go ask Wes Moore. He’s responsible for promoting this behavior and being against the side of law and order.
— collardgreen (@watermen1984) February 23, 2026
zero consequence behavior when the county prosecutors and judges are soft AF
— SurferChad (@EriktheRedRum) February 24, 2026
Maybe your officers could make some arrests on the scene? This is utterly embarrassing, you and the Maryland State Police simply pushed them to Virginia.
You lost all respect ( not to do this to and in front of the police ) necessary to enforce the law.
— Meal Team Six (@meal_six) February 23, 2026
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