Dog walker threatened with handgun in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police responded to a bizarre episode on Weller Road in Silver Spring on Sunday morning, June 7, 2026. A man was walking his dog in the 2600 block of Weller at 9:36 AM, when the driver of a vehicle allegedly pointed to a handgun inside the car. The suspect then verbally threatened to shoot the dog walker, police say. At that point, the man and his dog ran back to their home and the man called police.

Police have not released a description of the suspect, nor of the suspect's vehicle. They did confirm that no one was injured in the incident. It almost goes without saying, but it must be said, that this is yet another example of violent criminals now acting more frequently in broad daylight in Montgomery County.

Police called to school in Silver Spring for weapon possession

Montgomery County police were summoned to a Silver Spring elementary school for a report of weapon possession Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Officers were dispatched to Weller Road Elementary School at 3301 Weller Road at 3:15 PM Tuesday. No further information is available at this time.

ASSAULT AT GLENMONT METRO, ROBBERY AT ALDI IN TAKOMA PARK - SILVER SPRING/WHEATON CRIME UPDATE

Here's a roundup of crimes reported across eastern Montgomery County on May 31, according to crime data:

Drug arrest. 11700 block Hatcher Place.

Assault. 1500 block Flora Lane (Woodside Park).

Assault. 8400 block Colesville Road.

Theft. JC Penney at Wheaton Plaza.

Assault. Georgia Avenue at Ennalls Avenue.

Weapon arrest. 11900 block Judson Road (Glenmont).

Assault. Glenmont Metro Station.

Burglary. 8600 block Geren Road.

Drug arrest. 2600 block Weller Road.

Theft. Giant Food, Aspen Hill Shopping Center.

Drug arrest. University Boulevard E./Gilbert Street.

Assault. 4000 block Postgate Terrace (Aspen Hill).

Robbery. Aldi, 7609 New Hampshire Avenue (Takoma Park).

Drug arrest. 3800 block Dunsinane Drive (Bel Pre).