ShotSpotter Alert Leads To Foot Chase, Arrest, Recovery Of Gun

NEWBURGH, NY — A high-tech tool helped police take a firearm off the streets.

The City of Newburgh Police Department recovered a loaded handgun and arrested a city man after responding to a ShotSpotter activation on Monday, according to police.

Officers responded Liberty Street after a ShotSpotter activation indicated rounds fired. Dispatchers were able provided responding officers with a suspect description. While canvassing the area, an officer located a suspect near East Parmenter Street and Amity Street, police said.

The suspect fled on foot, leading the officer on a short pursuit, according to the department, During the chase, the officer saw the suspect drop a backpack, according to police. The suspect a short time later.

A loaded Ruger semi-automatic handgun was recovered from the backpack, according to police. The suspect was identified by police as Antione Polk. The 30-year-old City of Newburgh resident was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a weapon.

Police also reported that K9Tate canvassed the original reported ShotSpotter location. During that search, Tate located several spent shell casings, according to police.