Hilton Avenue update: Three loud explosions, officers move toward house

5:30 p.m.: According to a Ledger-Enquirer reporter on the scene, police are attempting to communicate with the suspect over a megaphone or loudspeaker.

5:20 p.m: According to Mayor Teresa Tomlinson, three flash-bangs were deployed. It is an ongoing situation.

Flash-bangs are used to confuse and distract a suspect, Tomlinson said.

Shortly before 5 p.m., three loud explosions were heard and over a dozen SWAT team members were seen moving toward the Hilton Avenue house.

The homeowners are safe and with police.

This story will be updated with more information as it develops.

This story was originally published October 21, 2016 at 5:01 PM with the headline "Hilton Avenue update: Three loud explosions, officers move toward house."