The fight against drugs continues in Warren.
Two neighborhood watch groups want to expand their role after Wednesday's multiple raids and arrests.
Restaurant owner Stanley Thomas says he had no idea about the illegal drug activity happening on the second floor of his building, which is located right across the street from Warren Harding High School.
"We want people to come sit down and feel comfortable eating and not worrying about this problem. We don't want it, just like the public don't want it."
But Wednesday's series of drug raids sends a clear message to area dealers and suppliers.
Bob Dean, Warren Councilman at large said, "We may be coming to a neighborhood near you very soon. It may be your house that we're going to visit. That's the attitude I think we need to have. As I said, as long as we support our police officers and our task force, I think the results that they'll bring to us will continue to be efficient and effective as it has been."
The Southwest Neighborhood Association, along with ACTION, are doing their part to curtail crime. They're passing out cards, where you can report a crime to police. The cards can be found at more than 10 businesses and churches throughout Warren. Citizens can write up their detailed concerns on the back. All information is confidential.
One area watch group feels the program is working.
Rhonda Bennett, Southwest Neighborhood Association, said, "I'm standing here unafraid because I mean business and the Southwest Neighborhood Organization mean business. And we're trying to help the police and work with the community as much as possible."
Only time will tell if the community members and safety officials will stop the city's drug problem from escalating any further.
