AMHERST, N.Y. — The Amherst Police Department asked people to avoid the Travers Circle area on Thursday afternoon.
The police department put out a statement Thursday afternoon, saying it is investigating an incident in that area and would like the public to avoid it, if possible.
Later, Amherst Police said they were there to "assist in an investigation of a domestic incident that occurred in Cheektowaga involving a child. The situation was resolved peacefully and without injury."
Police said one person was arrested, then transferred to the Cheektowaga Police Department.
A parent from the Sweet Home Central School District sent 2 On Your Side a copy of an email that was sent out Thursday afternoon. In the email, Sweet Home Central School District Superintendent Michael Ginestre said all busses were being held at their respective school until there is an update from police because of a standoff in the area.
"All students are safe and there is no danger in our buildings. Please stay tuned for updates as they come in," the email to parents said.
As of 3:10 p.m., Ginestre provided an update saying "the standoff situation is contained. Sweet Home has released all buses from its buildings."
Ginestre estimates that students will arrive home about 20 to 30 minutes late from school adding, "We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused."