A massive police presence last night in the Town of Wallkill for a reported hostage situation was determined to be unfounded. 

According to Town of Wallkill police, they were called to East Main Street on Sunday night around 7:30 for reports of a man being held hostage at gunpoint. A special operations team, helicopters and state police were also called to the scene.

Town of Wallkill police say several people were taken back to the station for questioning.

The response also caused a number of streets to blocked around East Main Street while authorities responded.