Over the span of a week, the Germantown Police Department has reported a series of crimes, ranging from thefts and scams to physical altercations and drug possession. According to a news release published by the City of Germantown, the variety of incidents includes the theft of a vehicle from the 6700 block of Bauxhall Drive and a case of intentional property damage on West Street.
Amid the scramble to keep the city safe, officers managed to quickly apprehend two suspects for possession of stolen vehicles, one on Farmington Boulevard and another near Wolf River Boulevard and South Germantown Road. These arrests, part of ongoing efforts to swiftly address criminal activities, also included apprehensions related to narcotics on Poplar Avenue and Hacks Cross Road.
Theft and fraud continue to plague residents, with reports of stolen licenses plates from Otterburn Lane and misuse of identifying information both in person and on social media. Additionally, a physical altercation at a business on Travure Drive and various threats conveyed via text message and telephone scams underline the range of challenges faced by the community…