A Wilton Manors man accused of pointing a handgun at two people delivering his Uber Eats order has posted bond and walked out of the Broward County jail this week. Devon Germano, 30, faces two counts of aggravated assault after authorities say he pulled a gun during a confrontation on April 18. A judge set his bond at $15,000 and ordered that he have no contact with the victims and possess no firearms or ammunition.
According to Local 10, the encounter unfolded in the 2000 block of Northeast Ninth Avenue when a driver and a passenger arrived to pick up an order. Investigators say the app notified them that the order had been canceled and, as they pulled up, Germano allegedly opened the door, yelled that they were stealing his food, walked to a white Tesla and told them, "I got something for you" before drawing a firearm and pointing it at the female passenger. She told investigators she feared for her life, set the food on the ground and got back into the vehicle. Police later executed a search warrant on the Tesla and say they recovered a 9mm handgun and a USB drive. Both victims told investigators Germano "intentionally threatened their lives by his actions."
Delivery Drivers Face Elevated Risks On The Job
Federal workplace-safety guidance notes that drivers who exchange goods with the public and often work alone can face higher risks of violence. Those occupations include delivery workers and taxi or ride-share drivers. Per OSHA, employers should assess risks at drop-off locations and develop prevention plans and training to reduce hazards. The Wilton Manors incident is one of several recent episodes that highlight the dangers gig workers can encounter while handling in-person deliveries.
Charges, Bond And What The Law Says
Germano is charged with two counts of aggravated assault, an offense that under Florida law is elevated when an assault involves a deadly weapon or an intent to commit a felony and is typically treated as a third-degree felony. Florida Statute 784.021 outlines those elements and potential penalties. Court reporting shows a judge set his bond at $15,000 and imposed the no-contact and no-firearms conditions, according to Local 10.
What Comes Next
It was not immediately clear when Germano will next appear in court. Public dockets and filings for Broward County can be searched through the county clerk's case-search portal. Per the Broward County Clerk of Courts, members of the public can look up filings and future hearing dates using the online case-search system.
