Witnesses reported seeing several law enforcement units, SWAT, a Hazmat unit and the County Command Post vehicle either heading to or on Ross Street next to the Richmond Memorial Library tonight.
Batavia Police referred questions to Sgt. Steve Mullen of the Local Drug Enforcement Task Force.
Another county official said he wasn't at liberty to discuss the activity and referred questions to either the Police or Sheriff's Office.
Sgt. Mullen responded to an e-mail with, "more to follow."
The activity occurred roughly between 7 and 7:30 p.m. By the time we arrived on Ross Street at 7:40 p.m., all law enforcement and emergency personnel had cleared the scene.
Hazmat? I hope it's not
Hazmat? I hope it's not another meth lab.
Care to take a bet? The only
Care to take a bet?
The only thing puzzling there is that on past experience, with meth lab busts around here, law enforcement was on scene much, much longer.
perhaps with repetition,
perhaps with repetition, comes speed (no pun intended)