Bat-Wielding Yeller, Tweaker, and a Stabbing Shake Up Local Scene
A weekend of weird and worrying behavior near local eateries had both police and witnesses on high alert, with Burger King and Giovanni’s becoming unexpected hot spots of strange activity.
Friday Afternoon Freakout
It all kicked off just after 1 pm on Friday, when witnesses spotted a man “tweaking and jumping around” in front of Burger King on Gallia. Concerned onlookers called the cops, but the man vanished before officers arrived, leaving behind nothing but confusion and a few shaken customers.
Bat-Man in Sciotoville?
Later that night at 11:30 pm, the weirdness moved to Giovanni’s in Sciotoville, where a caller reported a shirtless man swinging a baseball bat and screaming at himself. By the time police showed up, the bat-wielding yeller had disappeared into the night.
Sunday Morning Stabbing
But things turned serious on Sunday at 8:40 am, when a call came in about a man stabbed twice in the neck—again near Burger King. Multiple police squads and EMS raced to the scene, ultimately tracking the victim down near the homeless camp at the Young Street viaduct. He was rushed to the hospital, and police filed a felonious assault report.
The Bigger Picture
While not necessarily connected, this string of incidents has locals wondering: What’s going on near our restaurants? Police continue to investigate, but one thing is clear—Gallia Street is keeping officers busy.
These incidents also shine a light on rising concerns about mental health, drug use, and homelessness in public spaces. If you see someone in crisis, call authorities—but remember, not every disturbing scene is a crime. Compassion and caution go hand-in-hand.
