Crime & Safety
Montgomery County Police Arrest Man on Gun, Drug Charges
Raycoldo Brandon Jr., 23, of Washington D.C. has been charged with possessing controlled dangerous substances and a firearm, police said.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — A man from Washington D.C. is facing gun and drug charges following his recent arrest.
Raycoldo Brandon Jr., 23, has been charged with possessing controlled dangerous substances and a firearm, the Montgomery County Police Department said.
On Tuesday, March 15, 2022, around 10 p.m., police said they were patrolling the Glenmont Shopping Center in Silver Spring when they saw a white 2014 Mercedes Benz with expired registration and conducted a traffic stop.
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Officers said they approached the car and smelled a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside it. Brandon was identified as the driver.
Police said a search of the car revealed marijuana and oxycodone. The search also revealed a Ruger AR556 pistol, which was converted to fire 9 mm rounds and an extended magazine.
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Brandon, Jr. was arrested and transported to the Central Processing Unit. The investigation remains ongoing police said.
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