Convicted Felon Rams Police Cruiser During Drug Bust in Silver Spring

Two men, Kendel Tramel Young, 32, and Gerardo Lovo, 21, were arrested in Silver Spring after an attempted drug deal led to Young ramming his vehicle into a police cruiser while trying to flee. Officers, who were conducting proactive enforcement around 10 p.m., observed the transaction and stopped Lovo, who was found with cocaine, marijuana, and prescription pills. Young was apprehended after his escape attempt, with police discovering over two pounds of marijuana and a loaded handgun, which was stolen. Both men face multiple felony charges, including drug possession and firearm-related offenses, and are being held without bond at the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit. Police reiterated their commitment to combating criminal activity and removing dangerous firearms from the streets. Neither suspect resides in Montgomery County, according to police reports.