CITY OF NEWBURGH – City police charged a Walden man with firing a gun in an area where a large block party was taking place Saturday night.

Police said officers responded to the area of South Lander Street and Courtney Avenue after the city’s Shot Spotter system was activated there around 10:30 p.m. They found a crowd of about 200 people attending the block party and called New Windsor, Town of Newburgh and state police to help with crowd control while they investigated.

Officers learned a man had been shooting a gun in the air and found someone fitting his description. He was identified as Jermaine L. Monroe, 37, of Walden. He was charged with first-degree reckless endangerment, a felony. He was held pending arraignment in City Court on Monday.

Police said their investigation is continuing and anyone with information about the incident is asked to call them at 569-7509. Callers can remain anonymous.