Police arrest driver, find firearm in car

A Montgomery County police officer saw a driver commit a traffic violation in downtown Bethesda early Saturday morning.

The driver of the car fled on foot but was apprehended. Police searched the vehicle and found a 9mm pistol.

Early this morning while most of us were asleep, Ofc. Harvey witnessed a traffic violation in downtown Bethesda. The driver of the car immediately fled on foot. He was apprehended and a vehicle search revealed a 9mm handgun. photo.twitter.com/hrfEumXgRy

— 2D Commander (@2dCommander) July 21, 2024