Breaking incidents across the North Country — fires, crashes and emergency calls — as ClickNNY is following them.
Early, unconfirmed reports. ClickNNY monitors North Country emergency scanners and tracks incidents as they develop — these are first reports and can be wrong, incomplete, or change as more comes in. In an emergency, always call 911.
Deputies check South James Street after reported vehicle complaint
Watertown area · South James Street
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Radio traffic indicated a caller reported a vehicle going up and down South James Street, prompting a Sheriff's unit to check the area. A deputy reportedly advised negative results reaching the county line and stated they would remain in the area for a bit; no further details on the vehicle or any violation have been reported. This item is developing with limited details.
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disturbanceDevelopingUpdateSat, Aug 22 · 6:12 PM–6:21 PM
Watertown PD disturbance call now tied to ███ Franklin Street
Watertown · ███ Franklin Street
Address reportedly updated to ███ Franklin Street
Watertown Police
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police units were dispatched to a reported disturbance in the city; subsequent radio traffic referenced updating the address to ███ Franklin Street. No further details on the nature or outcome of the call have been reported, and this item remains developing.
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Fire's Engine 3 and an EMS unit were dispatched to Skyline Apartments, ███ Mill Street, Apartment 6/66, for a reported medical call involving a 60-year-old male found on the floor, reportedly unable to get up. Radio traffic indicated the man reportedly denied injuries and had possibly been down for about two hours, with the call classified as priority two. Details remain limited and this item is developing.
residential incidentUpdateSat, Aug 22 · 5:53 PM–6:14 PM
Sheriff units clear from reported residence incident
Jefferson County · unspecified residence
Unit reported clearing back to service after checking area
Jefferson County Sheriff
Radio traffic earlier indicated Sheriff units were dispatched regarding a reported incident at a private residence in Jefferson County. Subsequent traffic indicated a unit reported checking the area, finding nothing further, and returning to service, suggesting the call may have been resolved. Details on the original nature of the call remain limited.
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medical transportSat, Aug 22 · 6:13 PM–6:13 PM
EMS unit reportedly transporting patient to Carthage Hospital
Carthage · unspecified, en route to Carthage Hospital
EMS
Radio traffic indicated an EMS unit reported transferring a patient to Carthage Hospital, with transport time noted around 18:13. No additional details on the patient's condition or the nature of the original call have been reported, and this item is developing.
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MedicalUpdateSat, Aug 22 · 5:59 PM–6:10 PM
Reported unconscious person call at 440 Finland ends in patient refusal, units stood down
Jefferson County · 440 Finland (area), Jefferson County
Location and outcome added: patient refusal, units standing down.
Fire/EMS
Radio traffic initially indicated a status check regarding a reported unconscious individual, with a medic and first-responder units dispatched shortly after. Subsequent traffic referenced action at 440 Finland, where a patient reportedly did not want to be transported. Fire/EMS radio traffic indicated first responders were obtaining a patient refusal and were advised to stand down, suggesting the call is resolving without transport.
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unknown/dispatchSat, Aug 22 · 6:07 PM
Fire/EMS unit reportedly dispatched near a river location
Jefferson County · riverside area, Jefferson County
Jefferson County Fire/EMS
Radio traffic indicated a Fire/EMS unit referenced being 'out at River,' suggesting a possible dispatch near a waterway. No further details on the nature of the call have been reported, and this item is developing.
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rescueSat, Aug 22 · 6:00 PM
Fire/EMS dispatched for reported rope/technical rescue assistance
Jefferson County · unspecified, Jefferson County
Jefferson County Fire/EMS
Radio traffic referenced a Fire/EMS unit dispatched with mention of 'rope BLS,' suggesting a possible technical rescue or rope-assist call. No location or further details have been confirmed, and this item is developing.
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medicalUpdateSat, Aug 22 · 5:54 PM–6:00 PM
Carthage Center patient reportedly en route to Samaritan Medical Center
Carthage · ███ West Street, Carthage Center, Room 115
EMS radio traffic referenced a unit en route to Samaritan Medical Center, possibly transporting the earlier patient.
Carthage EMSMilne EMS
Radio traffic indicated Carthage and Milne EMS units were dispatched to ███ West Street, Carthage Center, room 115, for a reported 60-year-old male experiencing a seizure who reportedly became combative, with law enforcement assistance possibly requested. Subsequent EMS radio traffic indicated a unit reportedly en route to Samaritan Medical Center with a patient, though it is not confirmed this is the same individual. No further details on the patient's condition have been reported, and this item remains developing.
Second call reported near County Route 69 and Patrick Road, near a bridge
Jefferson County · County Route 69 and Patrick Road, near the bridge
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Radio traffic indicated Jefferson County Sheriff's dispatch received a second call regarding an incident in the area of County Route 69 and Patrick Road near a bridge. No details on the nature of the call, injuries, or units responding have been given, and this item is developing as more information comes in.
Fire units respond, mutual aid discussed then disregarded at Bayview Drive alarm in Chaumont
Chaumont · ███ Bayview Drive, Village of Chaumont
Additional units responded/arrived; mutual aid requested then reportedly disregarded, suggesting scaled-back response
Town of Brownville FireCape Vincent AmbulanceMutual Aid Fire
Radio traffic indicated additional Town of Brownville Fire and mutual aid units were dispatched and responding to the reported hall smoke detector activation at ███ Bayview Drive in the village of Chaumont, with multiple units reportedly arriving on scene between roughly 17:27 and 17:30. Radio traffic then indicated a request regarding mutual aid availability was made, followed by a transmission to disregard, suggesting the response may have been scaled back or the incident found to be less serious than initially indicated. No cause, hazard, or injuries have been reported, and this item remains developing as more information comes in.
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Medical CallSat, Aug 22 · 5:25 PM–5:25 PM
Paramedic unit dispatched to a reported medical call
Jefferson County area · Unknown
Fire/EMS
Radio traffic indicated a paramedic unit was dispatched and responding to a reported medical-level call around 17:25. No location or patient details have been given, and this item is developing as more information comes in.
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welfare checkSat, Aug 22 · 5:18 PM–5:19 PM
Watertown PD reports unattended child near Woolworth Building
Watertown · Woolworth Building
Watertown PD
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD units discussed a child reportedly seen stationed alone in front of the Woolworth Building. No further details on the child's condition, age, or resolution have been given, and this item is developing as more information comes in.
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traffic stopSat, Aug 22 · 5:01 PM–5:02 PM
Sheriff's deputy conducts vehicle stop on Route 21 North
Jefferson County · Route 21 North
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Radio traffic indicated a Jefferson County Sheriff's unit initiated a vehicle stop on Route 21 North, reporting a Pennsylvania-registered vehicle. No further details on the reason for the stop or outcome have been given, and this item is developing as more information comes in.
Report of erratic driver in white GMC Sierra on State Route 12
Jefferson County · State Route 12
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Radio traffic indicated a caller reported a white GMC Sierra all over the roadway on State Route 12. Units were dispatched to respond; no further details on location specifics, injuries, or a possible crash have been given, and this item is developing as more information comes in.
Welfare check / possible crash alertUpdateSat, Aug 22 · 4:31 PM–4:55 PM
Search near Route 81/Massey Street Road for reported crash alert concludes with negative results
Town of Watertown / Rodman · Route 81 / Massey Street Road / Utah Road area near ███ Butel Road
Units reported negative results and cleared the scene, returning to service.
Town of Watertown FireRodman FireRodman First RespondersJefferson County Sheriff's Office
Radio traffic indicated Town of Watertown Fire, Rodman Fire and First Responders, and Jefferson County Sheriff's units searched the Route 81/Massey Street Road/Utah Road area near ███ Butel Road following an automated iPhone crash notification that dispatch could not further verify. Units reported checking the roadways and nearly a mile down a dirt path with negative results. Additional fire ground traffic indicated a unit reported negative results and cleared the scene, instructing others to return to service, while another unit referenced continuing to clear the station. No vehicle, injuries, or confirmed location were identified, and the incident appears to be resolved with units returning to available status.
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Medical / FallSat, Aug 22 · 4:49 PM
Thousand Islands Rescue dispatched for elderly man fallen on back porch in LaFargeville
LaFargeville · ███ Ice Road, LaFargeville
Thousand Islands Rescue
Radio traffic indicated Thousand Islands Rescue was dispatched to ███ Ice Road, LaFargeville, for a reported 80-year-old man who had fallen on the back porch near Whitey and Carter Street Road. No further details on injuries or condition have been specified, and this item is developing as more information comes in.
On the Scene
Welfare CheckSat, Aug 22 · 4:37 PM–4:38 PM
Sheriff units respond to reported welfare check with possible safety concern
Jefferson County · Unspecified
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Radio traffic indicated Jefferson County Sheriff's units were dispatched to a reported call that was described as changing to a welfare check, with radio traffic including a reference to a possible suicide-related concern. No specific location, subject details, or outcome were specified, and this item is developing as more information comes in.
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MedicalSat, Aug 22 · 4:21 PM–4:22 PM
Medic unit dispatched to reported call at Gulf Oil, patient transported to SMC
Watertown area · Gulf Oil
EMS
Radio traffic indicated a medic unit was dispatched to a reported call at a Gulf Oil location, with later traffic indicating the unit arrived at Samaritan Medical Center (SMC) with a patient. No specific incident type, patient condition, or exact address was specified, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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mental healthSat, Aug 22 · 4:21 PM–4:21 PM
Watertown police call reclassified as mental health incident
Watertown · Unspecified
Watertown Police
Radio traffic indicated a Watertown Police call was reclassified as a mental health incident, with limited additional details provided over the radio. No specific location or subject information was specified, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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unknown/rescueSat, Aug 22 · 4:00 PM–4:21 PM
Units clear from nature trail incident, Black River Fire back in service
Black River area · Nature trail, area unspecified
Black River Fire
Radio traffic indicated units had been operating on a nature trail, with later traffic indicating all units were clearing the trail and Black River Fire was back in service. No incident type, exact location, or patient details were specified, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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medicalSat, Aug 22 · 4:20 PM–4:20 PM
Watertown Fire rescue unit dispatched to reported fall
Watertown · Unspecified
Watertown Fire
Radio traffic indicated a Watertown Fire Truck 3 rescue unit was dispatched to a reported fall, with a unit indicating it was en route to the call. No location, patient age, or condition was specified, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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Traffic/ComplaintSat, Aug 22 · 4:16 PM–4:16 PM
Deputy asked to respond to reported debris/vehicle damage complaint near mile marker 136, Town of Ellisburg
Ellisburg · Mile marker 136 southbound, Town of Ellisburg
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Radio traffic indicated a deputy was asked to respond to a reported police report or damage complaint involving debris striking a vehicle, described as a white Chevy Traverse, in the area of mile marker 136 southbound in the Town of Ellisburg. Details remain limited and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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MedicalUpdateSat, Aug 22 · 3:49 PM–4:13 PM
Both patients reportedly refused transport, air medical canceled at Sackets Harbor American Legion call
Sackets Harbor · ███ Ambrose Street (American Legion), Sackets Harbor
Second patient reportedly refused transport, air medical canceled, both calls reportedly cleared with refusals.
Sackets Harbor FireEMS
Radio traffic indicated first responders were dispatched to a reported unconscious 70-year-old woman at the American Legion, ███ Ambrose Street, in Sackets Harbor, with a priority EMS response reported around 15:50; the woman was reported conscious and alert with a transport unit reportedly en route shortly after. A second activation for the same address followed reporting two patients down, with the second patient described as a woman in her 50s with a reported hip injury; Medic 2 was reported dispatched priority 2 around 16:02, and crews were reported checking with a regional clearinghouse regarding possible air medical transport. Subsequent traffic indicated the second patient reportedly refused transport, air medical was reportedly canceled, and crews reported clearing both calls with refusals. Full patient conditions and final outcomes remain unspecified, and this item is being updated as confirmation allows.
Paramedic unit reportedly transporting patient from Jefferson and Washington area to FMC
Watertown · Jefferson and Washington streets
Radio traffic indicated a medic unit transporting a patient to FMC, possibly related to this call
EMS
Radio traffic indicated a paramedic unit was dispatched to a reported call in the area of Jefferson and Washington streets, with later traffic indicating the unit had been responding for approximately seven and a half minutes. Subsequent radio traffic indicated a medic unit was transporting a patient to FMC, though it remains unclear if this is the same call. No specific incident type, patient information, or outcome was specified, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
Deputies dispatched to Fulton Street for reported suicidal subject with firearms in home
Watertown · ███ Fulton Street
Jefferson County Sheriff's OfficeEMS
Radio traffic indicated a caller reported a friend making suicidal posts on Facebook, with the call originating near ███ Fulton Street. Dispatch reportedly noted hunting rifles were present in the home, though no specific threats or means were mentioned, and a corrections unit was requested to assist a responding deputy. An ambulance was also reported being placed on standby in the area of Fulton Street. Details remain limited and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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MedicalSat, Aug 22 · 4:06 PM–4:07 PM
Units respond after patrol reports possible diabetic/stroke issue
Jefferson County · Unspecified
Jefferson County Sheriff's OfficeEMS
Radio traffic indicated a patrol unit on scene relayed to EMS that a subject appeared to be borderline diabetic, with a possible diabetic issue reported and stroke diagnostic reportedly negative. Additional units were reported responding, and a unit identified as 3811 was reported arriving on scene around 16:07. No address, patient identity, or outcome was specified, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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hazard/alarmSat, Aug 22 · 4:07 PM
Fire units dispatched to reported carbon monoxide concern at a bed and breakfast
Unspecified · Unspecified bed and breakfast
Fire/EMS
Radio traffic indicated a fire unit was dispatched to a reported carbon monoxide or gas-related concern at a bed and breakfast location. Details were difficult to discern from radio traffic, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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Medical/EMS - Mutual AidSat, Aug 22 · 4:05 PM
Mutual aid requested to Lewis County for reported bee sting allergic reaction with breathing difficulty
Lewis County (mutual aid) · State Route 177, near Tuggers parking lot
Jefferson County Fire/EMSLewis County EMS
Radio traffic indicated first responders were dispatched on a mutual aid basis to Lewis County, to State Route 177 near a parking lot by Tuggers, for a reported 32-year-old woman suffering an allergic reaction to a bee sting with reported difficulty breathing. Details remain limited and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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Medical/EMSUpdateSat, Aug 22 · 4:01 PM–4:02 PM
Hip-injury patient now tied to Sackets Harbor American Legion multi-patient call
Sackets Harbor · ███ Ambrose Street (American Legion), Sackets Harbor
Identified as same patient/event as ongoing American Legion multi-patient call (incident C).
Jefferson County Fire/EMS
Radio traffic initially indicated a second ambulance was requested after a reported hip injury involving a woman in her 50s, referenced only by dispatch number. Subsequent traffic clarified this patient as the second person involved in the ongoing Sackets Harbor American Legion medical call (see related incident), with Medic 2 reported responding priority 2. This item is being folded into that developing incident, and details remain limited.
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medicalSat, Aug 22 · 4:01 PM
Rescue units dispatched to reported unconscious subject at a winery
Jefferson County · Unspecified winery
Fire/EMSRescue
Radio traffic indicated a rescue unit was dispatched for a reported unconscious subject at a winery location. No address, patient condition, or further details were specified, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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RescueUpdateSat, Aug 22 · 3:14 PM–3:54 PM
Rescue crews reportedly bring man up from Black River Trail embankment
Jefferson County · Black River Trail, near 1.5-mile marker
Traffic suggests rescue nearing completion, man reportedly brought up from embankment.
FireEMS
Radio traffic indicated rescue units remained on scene along Black River Trail near the 1.5-mile marker after a man was earlier found on an embankment with reportedly minor injuries. A later transmission suggested crews had gotten the man up from the embankment, indicating the rescue effort may be wrapping up. Full patient status and clearance time were not specified, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
Unspecified/Fire-EMSUpdateSat, Aug 22 · 3:32 PM–3:51 PM
Watertown Fire units remain on scene at earlier reported call, T-3 status update
Watertown · Unspecified
Additional radio traffic referenced T-3 status at the scene; no new details on nature of call.
Watertown Fire Department
Radio traffic earlier indicated Watertown Fire Dispatch reported an incoming call, with a rescue unit reported responding at 15:33 and a truck unit (T-3) reported arriving on scene around 15:51. A subsequent transmission around 15:51 referenced 'T3 down same,' suggesting the truck unit remained at or near the same location, though the meaning was not entirely clear. No address, incident type, or outcome details were specified, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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Medical TransportUpdateSat, Aug 22 · 3:42 PM–3:46 PM
EMS unit reported arrived at Carthage Hospital after Carthage-area transport
Carthage · Carthage Hospital / Carthage area
Unit reported arrival at Carthage Hospital, suggesting transport completed.
EMSFire/EMS Dispatch
Radio traffic indicated the EMS unit earlier en route to Carthage for a patient transport was reported arrived at Carthage Hospital around 15:46. A second unit also reported arriving in the Carthage area around the same time. No patient condition or further details were specified, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
Sheriff dispatch relays vehicle information during reported stop
Jefferson County · Unspecified
Sheriff
Radio traffic indicated a Sheriff's dispatcher relayed vehicle registration information during what appeared to be a reported vehicle stop. No location, reason for the stop, or outcome was specified, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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Property DisputeUpdateSat, Aug 22 · 3:32 PM–3:41 PM
Watertown PD follow-up on reported property dispute includes reference to prior service on subject
Watertown · Unspecified
Added detail referencing prior legal service tied to the dispute.
Watertown PD
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD continued handling a reported property dispute (call '36'), with an officer requesting a note be added referencing a subject and a prior legal service under the same docket number, reportedly served on May 10th. No address or further outcome details were specified, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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Unknown/Possible HazardSat, Aug 22 · 3:38 PM
Watertown PD radio traffic references subjects in roadway
Watertown · Unspecified
Watertown PD
Radio traffic from a Watertown PD unit referenced 'three in the middle of the road,' suggesting a possible report of people or a hazard in a roadway. No location, unit assignment, or outcome was specified, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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traffic stopSat, Aug 22 · 3:27 PM–3:28 PM
Sheriff deputy conducts vehicle stop near mile marker 146 North
Jefferson County · Near mile marker 146 North
Sheriff's Office
Radio traffic indicated a Sheriff's deputy initiated a vehicle stop, with a New York license plate read out over the radio near mile marker 146 North. No further details on the reason for the stop, vehicle description, or outcome were specified, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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medical/fallUpdateSat, Aug 22 · 3:17 PM–3:25 PM
Mutual aid rigs remain active on Cemetery Road fall call, shared unit covering two Black River-area incidents
Black River area · Cemetery Road (near South Mills)
Unit reported covering both Cemetery Road and Black River Trail calls simultaneously in driver-only capacity.
EMSMutual Aid
Radio traffic indicated the reported fall call on Cemetery Road in the Black River area remained active at a priority-one mutual aid level, involving a reportedly 53-year-old male patient. A dispatcher noted mutual aid ('Hill coil') had sent rigs to both this incident and a separate Black River-area call, and a Fire/EMS transmission indicated a unit was operating in a driver-only capacity while covering both calls simultaneously. A unit referred to as 'Act 7' was reported to have arrived on scene around 15:25. No further details on the patient's condition or exact address were specified, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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medicalSat, Aug 22 · 3:22 PM
BLS unit reported en route on a call
Jefferson County · Unspecified
Fire/EMS
Radio traffic indicated a Fire/EMS unit (2171) was en route on a BLS response. No address, patient details, or nature of the call were specified, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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unknownSat, Aug 22 · 3:19 PM
Unit requests to be attached to active call 157
Jefferson County · Unspecified
Sheriff
Radio traffic indicated a Sheriff's unit requested to be attached to a call identified only as 'call 157.' No location, incident type, or further details were specified, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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civil/serviceSat, Aug 22 · 3:15 PM
Sheriff unit requests call opened for reported order-of-protection service
Jefferson County · Address unspecified
Jefferson County Sheriff
Radio traffic indicated a Sheriff's deputy requested dispatch open a call for what was described as an order-of-protection service at an address referred to only as 'R-Large.' No further location or details were specified, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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medicalUpdateSat, Aug 22 · 3:13 PM–3:14 PM
BLS unit dispatched for reported female patient under food tent
Jefferson County · Food tent area (location unspecified)
Follow-up dispatch reiterated patient location under food tent
Fire/EMS
Radio traffic indicated a Fire/EMS unit (47-1) was dispatched along with a BLS unit for a reported medical call, with the patient described as a female reportedly located out front under a food tent. A follow-up transmission reiterated that the patient would be located underneath the food tent. No address, event name, or condition details were specified, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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medicalUpdateSat, Aug 22 · 3:08 PM–3:10 PM
EMS responds to unconscious woman on lawn outside American Legion on Ambrose Street
Watertown · ███ Ambrose Street (American Legion)
EMS traffic added patient age (reportedly 30) and specified front lawn location; jurisdiction being clarified.
Fire/EMSEMS Operations
Radio traffic indicated Fire/EMS units were dispatched to ███ Ambrose Street, reported as the American Legion, for a female found outside who was reportedly unconscious but breathing. A follow-up EMS transmission described the patient as a reportedly 30-year-old female located on the front lawn outside the American Legion, with no further details available through the county. An EMS unit was heard asking dispatch to confirm whether the call was a county call, and no further information on her condition was specified. This item is being updated as more information comes in.
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disturbance/possible domesticSat, Aug 22 · 3:08 PM–3:08 PM
Watertown PD responds to reported disturbance at Samaritan Medical Center garage
Watertown · Samaritan Medical Center garage
Watertown PD
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD units were dispatched to a reported disturbance at the Samaritan Medical Center parking garage, with a follow-up transmission describing it as a possible domestic situation involving a male. No further details on injuries or outcome were specified, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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domesticSat, Aug 22 · 2:56 PM
Officer dispatched to reported domestic incident near city line
Watertown · City line area (unconfirmed)
Watertown PD
Radio traffic indicated a Watertown PD unit was dispatched to a reported domestic call referenced near the 'city lines,' with a numeric reference of 798. No address, names, or details on the nature of the incident were specified in the transmissions, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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vehicle stopSat, Aug 22 · 2:55 PM–2:55 PM
Sheriff unit runs plate check on black Porsche
Jefferson County (unconfirmed) · unspecified
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Radio traffic indicated a Sheriff's dispatcher was relaying a New York registration check for a vehicle described as a black Porsche. No location, reason for the stop, or outcome was specified in the transmissions, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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traffic stopSat, Aug 22 · 2:49 PM–2:49 PM
Sheriff deputy conducts vehicle stop on Jefferson, runs plate
Watertown area · Jefferson (unconfirmed)
Jefferson County Sheriff
Radio traffic indicated a Jefferson County Sheriff's deputy initiated a vehicle stop referenced as being on 'Jefferson,' with a New York registration read out for a check. Details on the vehicle, driver, or reason for the stop were not specified in the transmissions, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
Dispatch instructed unit to 'shut it down,' indicating the operation may have concluded.
Watertown Fire Dispatch
Radio traffic tied to the earlier train-related delay appeared to conclude, with Watertown Fire Dispatch instructing a unit to 'shut it down,' suggesting the associated operation near the rail crossing has ended. No further details on the nature of the task were specified in the transmissions.
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transport/medicalSat, Aug 22 · 2:40 PM–2:40 PM
Juvenile reportedly being transported to Samaritan Medical Center
Watertown · Samaritan Medical Center
Watertown PD
Radio traffic indicated a Watertown PD unit was transporting a juvenile to Samaritan Medical Center, referencing a code '12-731.' The reason for the transport was not specified in the transmissions, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
Units dispatched to a reported injury call near Logan Street
Watertown · 688 Logan (unconfirmed)
Watertown PD
Radio traffic indicated a Watertown PD unit was dispatched to a location referenced as '688 Logan' for a reported injury call (dispatch code 941). Details on the nature or severity of the injury were not specified, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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police responseSat, Aug 22 · 2:34 PM–2:34 PM
Watertown PD dispatch sends callback request for law enforcement to Wyoming Street
Watertown · ███ Wyoming Street
Watertown Police Department
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD dispatch was relaying a callback request tied to a call at ███ Wyoming Street, asking that any available law enforcement unit respond or follow up. The nature of the call was not specified in the transmissions, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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traffic stopSat, Aug 22 · 2:33 PM–2:34 PM
Sheriff unit conducts vehicle stop, requests registration check
Jefferson County · unspecified
Jefferson County Sheriff
Radio traffic indicated a Sheriff's deputy was out of the vehicle during what appeared to be a traffic stop, requesting a registered-owner check on a New York plate. Dispatch reportedly returned information describing a 2007 Honda Odyssey, blue in color, with the registration coming back as valid. No further details on location or reason for the stop have been provided, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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unspecified/welfare check or records inquiryUpdateSat, Aug 22 · 2:06 PM–2:30 PM
Sheriff unit references clearing call near Jefferson Street location
Watertown · ███ Jefferson Street (unconfirmed)
Unit appears to reference clearing the call and a log address.
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Radio traffic continued regarding the earlier reference to '367 Jefferson,' with a Sheriff unit stating it would be 'out of that' and referencing a 'log address,' suggesting the unit may be clearing the call. It remains unclear whether this was a welfare check, records inquiry, or another type of call, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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fire/EMSUpdateSat, Aug 22 · 1:56 PM–2:16 PM
EMS traffic suggests reported SMC fire call disregarded, units returning to service
Watertown area · SMC (exact location unclear)
EMS traffic suggests call was disregarded and unit returned to service
Jefferson County FireEMS
Radio traffic indicated the earlier reported fire call at 'SMC' may have been disregarded by at least one EMS unit shortly after the call was placed, with a separate unit later asking about available space before radio traffic indicated a return to service. It remains unclear whether the incident was resolved, downgraded, or unrelated to the original fire report, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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unclear/possible fatality reportUpdateSat, Aug 22 · 1:58 PM–2:16 PM
Watertown PD traffic continues on unclear report involving possible fatality reference
Watertown · unspecified
Additional radio traffic includes call time and possible identifying details, nature still unclear
Watertown PD
Radio traffic continued between Watertown PD units regarding an earlier question about whether a caller directly stated something described as 'fatal' or whether it was relayed secondhand. Additional traffic referenced a call time of 1355 and included units reading off partial identifying information via phonetic spelling, with one unit referencing a name that sounded like 'Gabby Lennox,' though it is unclear if this relates to a victim, caller, or unrelated records check. No location, injury, or death has been confirmed, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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Special Detail/AssistSat, Aug 22 · 2:07 PM
Sheriff unit assigned to special detail at State Police barracks
Jefferson County · State Police Barracks (unspecified)
Jefferson County Sheriff
Radio traffic indicated a Jefferson County Sheriff unit was directed to serve a special detail at 'the barracks,' referenced under case or unit number 2504. Additional details on the nature of the detail were not specified, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
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traffic stop/vehicle checkUpdateSat, Aug 22 · 1:38 PM–1:59 PM
Sheriff units wrapping up vehicle/registration check near Route 3, no case generated
Jefferson County · State Route 3 and Riverbend Drive (area)
Units discussed closing out the check with a follow-up note rather than a new case; scene reportedly clearing.
Sheriff
Radio traffic continued between Sheriff Dispatch and patrol units regarding the earlier registration and file checks, including confirmation of a Class E Texas-registered vehicle not appearing on file and additional New York returns. Units discussed whether a case needed to be generated or if a follow-up note in the pad would suffice, with dispatch indicating the situation appeared to be clearing. It remains unclear whether this activity is tied to the original stop near State Route 3 and Riverbend Drive, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
Watertown PD dispatched to reported domestic disturbance on State Street
Watertown · ███ State Street, Apartment 201
Watertown Police Department
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD units were dispatched to a reported disturbance at ███ State Street, Apartment 201, described as a physical altercation involving a 15-year-old female and another individual identified only as the caller. It was reportedly believed to be a domestic incident. Details remain limited and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
unknown / clearedUpdateSat, Aug 22 · 1:34 PM–1:51 PM
Jefferson County Fire unit reports available after earlier unspecified call
Jefferson County · Unknown
Unit reported available, suggesting call has cleared.
Jefferson County Fire
Radio traffic indicated a Jefferson County Fire unit reported itself available, with Fire/EMS Dispatch acknowledging. No further details on the nature or location of the earlier call were discernible, and it appears the unit has cleared.
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unknown/unspecifiedSat, Aug 22 · 1:48 PM–1:48 PM
Sheriff unit dispatched to ███ West Street
Jefferson County · ███ West Street
Jefferson County Sheriff
Radio traffic indicated a Jefferson County Sheriff unit advised it would be at ███ West Street, with dispatch acknowledging. The nature of the call was not specified and details remain limited; this item is being updated as more information comes in.
Radio traffic indicated continued mutual aid activity for a reported fall at ███ West Street, Room 12A, near County Route 42 and Hospital Drive. A third activation had brought Natural Bridge Ambulance and Fort Drum Ambulance in as mutual aid alongside Carthage Ambulance for the same reported 73-year-old male fall patient. Additional traffic from a transport unit again referenced a transport underway, consistent with earlier indications a patient was being taken to a hospital, though it remains unconfirmed this is the same call. Details remain limited and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
Sheriff unit reportedly clearing scene of medical call at Jefferson County Health
Watertown area · Jefferson County Health
Unit possibly clearing the scene; status updated to likely complete.
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Radio traffic indicated a Sheriff's unit was dispatched earlier to a reported medical call ('419') at Jefferson County Health. Later traffic suggested a unit referencing a Jefferson-area address indicated it would be clearing the scene, though it was not explicitly confirmed this was the same call. Details remain limited and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
On the Scene
Field StopSat, Aug 22 · 1:17 PM–1:17 PM
Sheriff's unit conducts stop involving electric scooter at Perkins Bible Church parking lot
Watertown · Perkins Bible Church parking lot
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Radio traffic indicated a Sheriff's unit initiated a stop involving an electric scooter in the parking lot of a church referred to as Perkins Bible Church in the City of Watertown. Details remain limited and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
On the Scene
Motor Vehicle CrashSat, Aug 22 · 1:17 PM
Car-deer collision reported on North Broad Street
Watertown · North Broad Street
New York State Police
Radio traffic indicated a reported motor vehicle collision involving a deer on North Broad Street, with a reference to the area of Evergreen Day (facility or roadway name unclear). Details remain limited and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
On the Scene
Unspecified/Possible DisputeUpdateSat, Aug 22 · 1:13 PM–1:15 PM
Watertown PD units continue approach to residence; subject reportedly went back inside before contact
Watertown · Unspecified residence
Added traffic suggesting subject went back inside before officer contact; units reported situation resolved for now.
Watertown PD
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD units continued coordinating their approach to an unspecified residence after earlier noting mail had just been delivered to the porch. Subsequent traffic suggested a subject reportedly went back inside just before officers made contact, with units indicating they were now "all set" at the location. The nature of the underlying call remains unclear from traffic, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
Units dispatched to reported abandoned 911 call with child crying on Laurier Park Lane
Town of LeRay area (as heard on radio) · ███ Laurier Park Lane
Jefferson County SheriffNew York State Police
Radio traffic indicated an abandoned 911 call was received from a residence on Laurier Park Lane, with a caller reportedly still on the line and a child heard crying in the background. Sheriff's units, including a State Police unit, were reportedly dispatched to check the address at ███ Laurier Park Lane. Details remain limited and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
On the Scene
MedicalSat, Aug 22 · 1:04 PM–1:06 PM
Ambulance dispatched for reported leg pain at Campus Drive assisted living facility
Watertown · ███ Campus Drive
Town of Watertown AmbulanceFire/EMS Dispatch
Radio traffic indicated a Town of Watertown ambulance was dispatched to a reported 92-year-old female with leg pain at ███ Campus Drive, in an assisted-living side room (room 151). Dispatch traffic showed one unit initially assigned before being placed back in service and a second ambulance unit responding in its place. Details remain limited and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
Fire department responseSat, Aug 22 · 12:58 PM–12:59 PM
Watertown Fire units establish command, assigned fire control channel on unspecified call
Watertown · Unspecified
Watertown Fire DepartmentFire/EMS Dispatch
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Fire Department units were operating on scene of an unspecified incident, with references to an engine responding, a command designation, and units being switched to a fire control channel. The specific location and nature of the call were not clear from traffic, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
On the Scene
traffic stop/field investigationSat, Aug 22 · 12:54 PM–12:55 PM
Watertown PD unit checks trailer plate and runs registration during field stop
Watertown · Unspecified
Watertown Police Department
Radio traffic indicated a Watertown PD unit requested a check on a trailer plate, asked dispatch to run an associated name for other vehicles, and sought a phone number, suggesting a possible traffic stop or field investigation. Dispatch reported the registration search returned only the trailer and that a phone number was being checked. Details remain limited and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
On the Scene
suspicious activitySat, Aug 22 · 12:51 PM
Watertown PD sent to check reported drug use complaint on Franklin St
Watertown · ███ Franklin St
Watertown PD
Radio traffic indicated a Watertown PD unit was dispatched to a reported drug use complaint at ███ Franklin Street, described as an area check only with no interview. Details remain limited and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
Traffic stop / field checkSat, Aug 22 · 12:45 PM–12:48 PM
Sheriff unit requests license/registration check during possible traffic stop
Jefferson County · Unspecified
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Radio traffic indicated a Jefferson County Sheriff's unit asked dispatch to run a New York DOIC (driver ID/registration) check and confirm validity, with dispatch relaying return information shortly after. The nature and location of the stop were not specified, and details remain limited and are being updated as more information comes in.
On the Scene
follow-up investigationSat, Aug 22 · 12:39 PM
Watertown PD unit responds for a follow-up at reported address
Watertown · Address heard as 17613 (unconfirmed)
Watertown Police Department
Radio traffic indicated a Watertown PD unit advised they would be out at an address (heard as '17613') for a reported follow-up investigation. Details remain limited and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
On the Scene
Earlier & overnight
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vehicle fireUpdateSat, Aug 22 · 12:10 PM–12:27 PM
Fire investigators paged as vehicle fire response continues on Brannall Road, Redwood
Redwood · ███ Brannall Road, Redwood
Address confirmed (███ Brannall Road); fire investigators paged; unit 4251 reported on scene.
Jefferson County FireRedwood FireFire Investigators
Radio traffic indicated the working vehicle fire in the Redwood area was pinpointed to ███ Brannall Road, with Jefferson County dispatch paging fire investigators to respond to the scene. Unit 4251 was reported on scene, and dispatch acknowledged the arrival. Earlier traffic had indicated a tanker and mutual aid were requested for additional water supply, with several units responding and TAC-1 referenced for fireground communications. No word yet on injuries, structures involved, or containment status, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
On the Scene
unknown/unspecifiedSat, Aug 22 · 12:37 PM–12:38 PM
Sheriff units reference a 'serious' call in Jefferson County
Jefferson County · Jefferson County (unspecified)
Jefferson County Sheriff
Radio traffic between Jefferson County Sheriff units referenced a call described only as 'serious' along with a code exchange, though the nature and location of the incident were not specified. Details remain limited and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
On the Scene
medicalUpdateSat, Aug 22 · 12:24 PM–12:35 PM
Mutual aid requested as Alexandria Bay Ambulance call continues at Gordon Court
Alexandria Bay · ███ Gordon Court, Apartment 41
Mutual aid from Thousand Islands Rescue requested after repeated activations.
Alexandria Bay AmbulanceThousand Islands Rescue
Radio traffic indicated Thousand Islands Rescue was being requested for mutual aid to Alexandria Bay for a reported sick person, described as a 38-year-old female unable to get out of bed, at ███ Gordon Court, Apartment 41. The call was repeated over dispatch, suggesting continued difficulty securing a response after earlier activations; details remain limited and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
Watertown PD references arrest activity at ███ Walker Street, Apartment F
Watertown · ███ Walker Street, Apartment F
Watertown PD
Radio traffic among Watertown PD units referenced opening an arrest at ███ Walker Street, Apartment F, though details on the nature of the arrest were not clear from the transmission. This item is being updated as more information comes in.
On the Scene
assist/otherSat, Aug 22 · 12:29 PM–12:31 PM
Watertown PD units reference an assist call in PSB lobby
Watertown · Public Safety Building lobby
Watertown PD
Radio traffic indicated a Watertown PD unit requested to be assigned an assist call in a lobby area, with references to the 'Forest City lobby' and the Public Safety Building (PSB) lobby. Traffic suggested a person had reportedly been waiting in the lobby for about an hour, though the nature of the assist was not clear from the transmissions. Details remain limited and this item is being updated as more information comes in.
On the Scene
Motor Vehicle AccidentSat, Aug 22 · 12:20 PM–12:21 PM
Sheriff units reference an accident file number, location unclear
Jefferson County · Unspecified, Jefferson County
Jefferson County Sheriff
Radio traffic between Jefferson County Sheriff units referenced obtaining a file number for a reported accident, though the location and details of the crash were not clear from the transmission. This item is being updated as more information comes in.
On the Scene
fire alarmSat, Aug 22 · 12:18 PM
Fire alarm reported at Belleville/Ellisburg area on State Route 289
Belleville/Ellisburg · State Route 289
Belleville FireEllisburg Fire
Radio traffic indicated Belleville and Ellisburg Fire were dispatched to a reported fire alarm on State Route 289. No word yet on smoke, flames, or occupants, and this item is being updated as more information comes in.