(Mark Lieb, Rockland Video Productions)
TOWN OF WALLKILL – Police were faced with what was first reported
as a hostage situation at a three-family residence at 327 East Main Street
in the Town of Wallkill Sunday night.
The call came in just after 7:30 p.m. with a report of a domestic incident
that turned into the situation, said Wallkill Police Chief Robert Hertman.
“Officers from the Town of Wallkill Police Department responded
to a residence at 327 East Main Street for a report of a man being held
hostage at gunpoint. The investigation into the incident is still ongoing
and there are several people in custody,” he said.
Hertman said investigation determined the report of an armed hostage situation
was unfounded.
Wallkill Police were assisted by State and Middletown City Police and
the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
