Armored trucks roll into Ferguson as night falls; Demonstration swells

Police are gearing up for trouble again tonight on the streets of Ferguson, Mo. The National Guard, called in to protect the police command center, stayed out of the fray last night, but local police are bringing in their own hardware to head off trouble tonight.

Armored vehicles pull in trying to be discreet, but their presence is immediately felt #Ferguson 8p local. All calm pic.twitter.com/l8KAtAOCKq

— Christopher C. Cuomo (@ChrisCuomo) August 20, 2014

Armored trucks and police dogs already in place in #Ferguson pic.twitter.com/iZnmIbXRhF

— Amanda Wills (@AmandaWills) August 20, 2014

An armored truck is already parked at the #Ferguson Market & Liquor parking lot. Side says "Jefferson County Sheriff" pic.twitter.com/HyM8rThEzZ

— Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) August 20, 2014

#ferguson https://t.co/Fht37m51Ew

— Ryan J. Reilly (@ryanjreilly) August 20, 2014

These vehicles have GoPros #Ferguson pic.twitter.com/WHBOUH3zCS

— Ryan J. Reilly (@ryanjreilly) August 20, 2014

Rolling them in. That's Cpt. Johnson. #ferguson https://t.co/BrxLso2fcz

— jack (@jack) August 20, 2014

https://twitter.com/WesleyLowery/status/501900458727047168

Armored vehicle at corner of Florissant and #Ferguson Ave -site of last night's stand-off pic.twitter.com/5AryyBgew3

— Erin Delmore (@ErinDelmore) August 20, 2014

As of 10 p.m. Ferguson time, though, reporters called the scene relatively calm compared to previous nights.

https://twitter.com/WesleyLowery/status/501910722654511104

At least a couple hundred people marching in Ferguson. Peaceful and mellow vibe out here, but, you know. Tinderbox.

— Matt Pearce ? (@mattdpearce) August 20, 2014

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Maybe 200-250 marching, much smaller crowd; fewer women and children than prev. Police presence more spread out on block

— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) August 20, 2014

About 200 people are standing across from the police station protesting peacefully. There's a line of officers in riot gear in front.

— jelani cobb (@jelani9) August 20, 2014

Environment tonight is much more like an organized demonstration than recent nights. #Ferguson

— jelani cobb (@jelani9) August 20, 2014

Maybe 350-450 people marching inside contained area. Police have blocked east and west entrances to the area. #Ferguson

— jelani cobb (@jelani9) August 20, 2014

It is early yet.

Demonstration here has swelled. At least a few hundred people here. Police have drawn back to the peripheries. #Ferguson

— jelani cobb (@jelani9) August 20, 2014