Montgomery County Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Street Takeover Suspects

Drivers blocked traffic, did donuts, and stood in the road, damaging two police vehicles

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Montgomery County Police are asking for the public's help in identifying suspects involved in a street takeover early Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. at the intersection of East West Highway and Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase, where a group of cars had gathered and were blocking traffic, doing donuts, and standing in the roadway. Two marked police vehicles were damaged, though no officers were injured.

Why it matters

Street takeovers have become an increasing problem in the region, with drivers disrupting traffic, endangering public safety, and causing property damage. Montgomery County Police are seeking additional enforcement capabilities from lawmakers to better address these incidents.

The details

According to police, the group of cars linked to the street takeover activity began in Prince George's County and moved towards Silver Spring. MCPD closed most of the intersections the group was headed toward, but the cars still gathered at the East West Highway and Connecticut Avenue intersection. The drivers blocked traffic, did donuts in the road, and some got out of their cars and stood in the intersection. Two marked police cars were damaged, including a rear window and a windshield that were smashed.

  • The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2026.

The players

Montgomery County Police

The local law enforcement agency investigating the street takeover incident.

Montgomery County's Assistant Chief of Police

A police official who urged lawmakers to provide more enforcement tools to address these types of situations.

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What they’re saying

“We must have additional enforcement capabilities, including the ability to impound a car for 90 days. I urge lawmakers in Annapolis and the county council to pass legislation that would provide more tools for officers in these situations.”

— Montgomery County's Assistant Chief of Police (FOX 5 DC)

What’s next

Montgomery County Police are asking the public to help identify the suspects involved in the street takeover incident. The investigation is ongoing.

The takeaway

Street takeovers pose a serious threat to public safety, and local law enforcement is seeking more legal tools to address these disruptive and dangerous events. The community's cooperation in identifying suspects is crucial to holding those responsible accountable.