There are conflicting reports for the why such a large police presence (~7 police vehicles, K9 unit, and undercover). Police do have some people detained. Officers walking both sides of the street.
The houses where the police presence is located is on Cherry street, just south of George avenue.
Community members please be aware that the southbound lane of Cherry street is impacted by police presence, which also has police units down George (west).
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