Wild video shows masked ruffians attacking police cruiser with officer inside during illegal street takeover

Video captured masked individuals attacking a police cruiser with an officer inside during a street takeover in Maryland. The suspects also performed high-speed stunts during the chaos. U.S. Wild video shows masked ruffians attacking police cruiser with officer inside during illegal street takeover Montgomery County officer was in his patrol car when rear window and windshield were smashed during chaotic intersection takeover By Sarah Rumpf-Whitten Fox News Published February 24, 2026 6:41pm EST Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Police cruisers smashed as street takeover mob swarms Maryland road Montgomery County Police are seeking help identifying suspects involved in a street takeover on Sunday, Feb. 22. (Montgomery County Police) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Wild video shows masked ruffians blatantly attacking a police cruiser while an officer was inside during a chaotic street takeover in Maryland. Video and witness accounts show drivers swarming the intersection of East West Highway and Connecticut Avenue shortly after midnight on Feb. 22 in Gaithersburg, Maryland, blocking traffic in all directions and performing high-speed "donuts" as onlookers stood in the roadway.Montgomery County police said it started around 12:39 a.m. when a large caravan of vehicles tied to takeover activity was spotted heading toward the Silver Spring central business district. Officers moved to monitor the group and closed several intersections to limit access and protect the public. Despite those efforts, dozens of vehicles descended into the busy intersection, shutting it down. Two Montgomery County Police Department cruisers were damaged during a street takeover in Maryland on Feb. 22, 2026. (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)SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER 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.LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUBPolice said that street takeovers pose serious risks to participants, spectators and unsuspecting drivers. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Police recovered three handguns during the investigation into the wild street takeover that left police cars damaged. (Montgomery County Police Department)SEND US A TIP HEREThe 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. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP 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. Related Article 'Nobody's in control' as chaotic street takeovers terrorize cities across US: crime expert Sarah Rumpf-Whitten is a U.S. Writer at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to [email protected] and on X @s_rumpfwhitten Related Topics U.S.MarylandCrimePolice and Law Enforcement True Crime The hottest stories ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal. Arrives Weekly By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time. Subscribe Subscribed Subscribe You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter!