In a stark reminder that not all is well on our city streets, the Germantown Police Department reported an instance of threatening behavior that shook up a local business. The incident in question unfolded on the afternoon of November 10th, in the 9200 block of Poplar Avenue, and has since piqued the interest of those following city crime reports.
Details surrounding the nature of the assault remain scant, but according to a social media post by the Germantown Police, a victim—whose identity has been withheld—came forward with allegations of threatening behavior. The brief report made public on November 11th didn’t delve into the specifics of the altercation, nor did it give insight into what precipitated the menacing conduct.
Community members are growing increasingly concerned as such incidents add to a narrative of unease that already lingers over certain commercial zones. Business operators along Poplar Avenue are particularly attentive, as this bustling thoroughfare is crucial for their livelihoods and the safety of their customers…