Large police and SWAT presence reported in downtown Fargo
(UPDATE 5:45 PM) Our reporter on scene says at least one person has been taken into custody during the large police presence in downtown Fargo.
A reporter on scene counted as many as nine Fargo Police Department squad cars around 3 p.m. just off of Roberts Street.
About an hour later SWAT arrived on scene.
Sgt. Matt Siders of the Neighborhood Services Division says officers responded to a report of a disturbance in the 100 block of Roberts Street North.
An individual had barricaded him or herself within their residence.
This is still an active scene.
When we get more information we’ll pass it along online and on our newscasts.
**ORIGINAL POST BELOW**
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — There is a large police presence in downtown Fargo and it has been going on for a few hours.
A reporter on scene counted as many as nine Fargo Police Department squad cars around 3:30 just off of Roberts Street.
About an hour later SWAT arrived on scene.
There is no word from police or City of Fargo spokespeople about the operation underway.
When we get more information we’ll pass it along online and on our newscasts.
