What happened overnight across Jefferson County
Emergency crews logged 55 calls across Jefferson County between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Filter and sort every call by category, or jump to the ones that stood out.
Based on public-safety radio traffic across Jefferson County overnight. Details are as heard over the scanner and have not been confirmed by police, fire or EMS. Many calls are routine; nothing here is a confirmed crime or an accusation against any person.
Police & Sheriff
22Vehicle off roadway near Route 81 overpass; two subjects reportedly hiding on nearby property
Radio traffic indicated a vehicle was reported off the roadway near Route 190 and the Route 81 overpass with approximately 300 feet of guardrail damage reported. In a related matter, two subjects were reportedly recontacted on Washoe Road, hiding under a camper on property. Volunteer units and tow services were being coordinated. No new transmissions received; details remain limited and are being updated.
Route 190 at Route 81 overpass / Washoe Road, Watertown areaVehicle stop on Arsenal Street in Watertown with order of protection hit
Radio traffic indicated a Watertown PD unit initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle at ███ Arsenal Street around 23:56. Radio checks showed the plate returning valid; a subsequent check at 00:15 revealed the driver (reportedly listed as class B) has a valid order of protection hit on file, with current registry hit. All other checks reported negative. Reason for initial stop and further driver details remain limited and being updated.
███ Arsenal Street, WatertownUnits dispatched to a reported disturbance on LaShaw Road, Town of Lyons
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported disturbance at approximately ███ LaShaw Road, Town of Lyons. Radio traffic suggested a subject reportedly from a nearby residence was repeatedly coming to and banging on a camper door, with possible alcohol involvement noted. No new updates in this transmission batch. Details are limited and being updated.
███ LaShaw Road, Town of LyonsDisturbance with threats at ███ Arsenal Street — scene cleared
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD units were dispatched to a reported disturbance with threats at ███ Arsenal Street at approximately 03:09. Dispatch noted multiple open lines with subjects arguing in the background, and a male reportedly stated he was going to stab someone. As of 03:11, one unit at scene reported that no one was fighting or arguing, suggesting de-escalation. As of 03:15, radio traffic indicated units were clearing the scene. No further transmissions received; incident appears concluded.
███ Arsenal Street, WatertownSheriff units dispatched to a reported domestic incident
Radio traffic at 02:30:56 indicated Sheriff Dispatch units were assigned to a reported domestic incident; Unit 14900112 was made primary. No new traffic on this incident in the current pass. Limited details available and updates are being monitored.
Location 127, Watertown areaDisorderly subjects incident at ███ Factory Street; suspect vehicle departed scene
Radio traffic at 02:26:52 indicated Watertown PD dispatch reported disorderly subjects at ███ Factory Street who reportedly almost struck a gas pump and then departed the scene heading toward High Street. A suspect vehicle — described as a grey Nissan Sentra — was reportedly involved. No new traffic on this incident in the current pass. Details remain limited and updates are being monitored.
███ Factory Street / High Street area, WatertownUnits dispatched to a reported assault on Bishop Street, Town of Henderson
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported assault at ███ Bishop Street, Town of Henderson. According to dispatch, a caller identified as a property owner reported going to a tenant's residence where an altercation occurred involving drinking; the caller was reportedly choked. A second location at ███ Cemetery Street was also mentioned in connection with the incident. Details remain limited and are being updated.
███ Bishop Street / ███ Cemetery Street, Town of Henderson, HendersonDomestic disturbance on Dana Road, Town of Theresa
Radio traffic indicated Jefferson County Sheriff units were dispatched to a reported domestic disturbance at ███ Dana Road, Town of Theresa. Dispatch indicated a female, reportedly named Shane Burnett, was allegedly not letting a male leave because he took his keys. A second female, identified as N.L. Dickinson, was reportedly at or near ███ Dana Road. No updates on scene status or resolution. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Dana Road, Town of TheresaReported possible burglary on Sterling Avenue, Apartment 1
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD units were dispatched to a reported possible burglary at ███ Sterling Avenue, Apartment 1. Callers reported seeing what was allegedly an unauthorized entry into the apartment during an eviction. Radio traffic indicated a female, reportedly named Ashley Hickox, may have entered the apartment. Callers reported they would be waiting across the street in a maroon Ford Fusion. Units acknowledged the dispatch. No recent updates on scene status or outcome. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Sterling Avenue, Apartment 1, WatertownSheriff units cancel BOLO; subject taken into custody
Radio traffic at 21:17 indicated a sheriff unit advised cancellation of an active BOLO for a vehicle and subject, reporting that the subject was taken into custody at an unspecified location.
Location unknown, Jefferson CountyDisorderly person report at Commons Park Drive post office
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported disturbance at Commons Park Drive (identified as a post office location) at approximately 04:49. Callers reportedly told dispatch an older white male with gray hair, last seen wearing a green hoodie and carrying a backpack, had been sleeping in the lobby. The person was asked to leave and reportedly began yelling and swearing at the caller before departing toward Arsenal Street. Units responding confirmed the subject had left the scene and that the caller declined to provide a formal interview.
Commons Park Drive (post office), WatertownDisturbance on Factory Street, Watertown — vehicle check complete
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported disturbance at Factory Street (location associated with 7-11) in Watertown around 03:26. Multiple units responded and checked the scene; traffic suggested units also patrolled the surrounding area for an unspecified vehicle, with the vehicle noted as code 19. By 03:42, units were clearing the scene and returning to service, indicating the incident was winding down. Details remain limited.
Factory Street / 7-11 area, WatertownUnwanted intoxicated juvenile, ███ White Avenue, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police dispatched to a report of an unwanted, reportedly intoxicated 15-year-old male at ███ White Avenue, Watertown. A caller was reportedly in verbal contact with the juvenile. Police units were en route as of 01:34. Transmission at 01:37 indicated units clearing from the scene. Details are limited.
███ White Avenue, WatertownWatertown PD dispatched to a reported damage complaint
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police units were dispatched to a reported damage complaint. Details remain limited and being updated.
Watertown, WatertownSheriff unit en route to intake with custody
Radio traffic indicated a Jefferson County Sheriff's Office unit reported being en route to intake with one custody (mileage noted as 73696) around 00:00. Location reference mentioned Interstate 81 Northbound at exit 158. Further details are limited and being updated.
Interstate 81 Northbound, exit 158, Jefferson CountyHarassment complaint in Watertown PD lobby
Radio traffic indicated a Watertown PD unit reported a harassment complaint being submitted in the PD lobby. Details on the nature of the complaint or parties involved remain limited. No new traffic received.
Watertown PD lobby, WatertownPolice unit reports vehicle at Sherman and Arsenal
Radio traffic indicated a Watertown PD unit reported a vehicle — a New York-registered Lincoln — at the intersection of Sherman and Arsenal. Dispatch acknowledged. Details are limited and being updated.
Sherman and Arsenal intersection, WatertownWatertown FD entry assistance at Bugbee Apartments resolved
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police had requested assistance from Watertown Fire Department for evening entry at Bugbee Apartments, ███ Washington Street. At 22:40, fire units reported being told by patrol to disregard the gained entry request, suggesting the situation was resolved or entry was no longer needed.
Bugbee Apartments, ███ Washington Street, WatertownSheriff units investigating camper in Jefferson area
Radio traffic indicated Sheriff units were investigating a vehicle incident involving a camper in the Jefferson area. Details on the specific location, nature of the incident, and vehicle identification remain unclear. Ongoing investigation. No new details received. Details remain limited and being updated.
Jefferson area (specific location unclear), JeffersonWatertown PD assistance at Arsenal Street parking lot (continued)
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD units remained on scene at ███ Arsenal Street parking lot. No new medical or incident details reported in this pass. Status of subjects and nature of assistance remain limited and being updated.
███ Arsenal Street, parking lot, WatertownWatertown PD domestic incident cleared
Radio traffic at 22:18 indicated Unit 4541916 reported changing a call classification to 'domestic' and cleared from the location at 12 DX. The incident appears to have concluded. Details remain limited.
12 DX, WatertownBurglar alarm at Summit Drive canceled; accidental activation per keyholder
Radio traffic at 22:35 indicated the reported alarm activation at Summit Drive has been canceled per keyholder dispatch. No further response needed. Details remain limited and being updated.
Summit Drive, WatertownSuspicious & Welfare
10Reported gunshots on West Broadway Ave — caller contact issue
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to ███ West Broadway Ave on a report of suspicious activity around 00:36. According to dispatch traffic, a caller stated his wife messaged him approximately one hour prior that she heard three gunshots. No injuries were reported and an area check was conducted. At 00:42, units requested dispatch re-contact the caller to come to the back door; dispatch later noted the call originated from a deactivated cell phone. At 00:45, units cleared the scene, noting the building was locked and they were unable to reach the caller for follow-up. Details remain limited.
███ West Broadway Ave, WatertownSuspicious subject at Eastern Boulevard fishing site — area search ongoing
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to the city fishing site at ███ Eastern Boulevard around 00:16 on a report of a subject coming out of the woods and jumping on vehicles. A Jefferson County Sheriff's Office unit (4551111) was on scene and reported the subject sitting and waiting for callback. As of 00:22, radio traffic indicated units remained in the area near the fishing site, with one transmission noting the subject was reportedly in the woods. Vehicle plate information (Lincoln, plate X-ray Edward 2-5-6-4) was provided. No additional updates in latest traffic. Details remain limited.
███ Eastern Boulevard, WatertownWatertown PD investigating suspicious incident involving VoIP phone
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD units were investigating a suspicious incident involving a phone number provided via administrative phone (non-911). At 22:32, units reported the phone number is a VoIP line with Google Voice as the carrier. No updates received in this pass. Exact location and nature of the incident remain unclear and are being updated.
Watertown (specific address not yet confirmed), WatertownSuspicious activity reported at Coal Creek Apartments; Bluetooth speaker malfunction
Radio traffic indicated a suspicious activity call was dispatched to State Route 12 at Coal Creek Apartments, with units responding to John Burnham Department 16. A caller reportedly stated someone was turning a Bluetooth speaker on and off on his TV. Units were investigating and considering contacting the caller directly. Details are limited and being updated.
State Route 12 / Coal Creek Apartments, Department 16, Watertown areaNoise complaint in Watertown
Radio traffic indicated a Watertown PD unit responded to a reported noise complaint. Limited details available on location or nature of the disturbance. No new traffic received.
Watertown, WatertownSheriff deputy reports no sign of individual at location
Radio traffic indicated a Jefferson County Sheriff deputy was searching for an individual at an unspecified location and reported finding no sign of that person. The deputy was cleared back in service. Details are limited.
Watertown (location not specified), WatertownWatertown PD transporting cooperative subject to SNC; advocate unavailable
Radio traffic at 22:02–22:05 indicated Watertown PD Unit 4541906 was transporting a cooperative subject to SNC (Samaritan North Care or similar facility). Unit 4541916 requested an advocate respond; dispatch reported advocate is only available by phone until noon the following day. Details remain limited and being updated.
SNC (facility location), WatertownSheriff units dispatched to reported domestic disturbance
Radio traffic at 21:37 indicated a Sheriff dispatch unit (31H) requested to change the call nature to a domestic disturbance. Location and additional details remain limited and being updated.
Unknown, UnknownWelfare check on State Route 37; Indian River Ambulance on standby
Radio traffic at 21:12 indicated a sheriff's unit was requested to check on a subject on State Route 37 while en route back to post, with the complainant requesting a call back after the check. Indian River Ambulance was placed on standby in the area of State Route 37 as of 21:13. No further activity in latest transmissions. Details remain limited and being updated.
State Route 37 area, Jefferson CountyWatertown PD checks on two subjects at ███ Burns Ave., Apartment E
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD units were en route at 21:01 to ███ Burns Ave. Apartment E (Room 129) on an ongoing file. At 21:06, dispatch traffic mentioned room 129 with references to backup units and a female also present with a male. At 21:16, name checks were being conducted on two subjects reportedly present at the location. A subsequent transmission at 21:18 indicated that neither party can drive, mail is on their registry, and all checks are negative. No further activity reported in latest transmissions. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Burns Ave., Apartment E (Room 129), WatertownMedical & EMS
12Reported medical transport from Watertown area
Radio traffic indicated a Watertown PD unit reported transporting a male and female to an area hospital (referenced as 'Spark in Washington'). Details on the nature of the medical incident or why both parties are being transported remain limited. No new traffic received.
Watertown area, WatertownMedical call at Serenity Village assisted living, Room 244
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to Serenity Village assisted living facility, Room 244, in Watertown for a reported medical incident involving an 80-year-old female. Fire/EMS units responded, and around 22:52 radio traffic indicated one unit was transporting a patient via BLS to a hospital facility. Unit 7491 arrived on scene by 22:55. No new traffic received on this incident since last update; transport status remains as reported.
Serenity Village assisted living, Room 244, WatertownHot tub extraction at Otter Creek Inn, Alex Bay
Radio traffic indicated Alex Bay ambulance was dispatched to Room 102 at the Otter Creek Inn on Crossman Extension (Crossman Street and Riverside Drive) for a reported 70-year-old female unable to exit a hot tub. Units were en route as of 22:32. No new updates received in this pass. Details remain limited and being updated.
Otter Creek Inn, Room 102, Crossman Extension (Crossman Street and Riverside Drive), Alex BayHead injury at Carthage High School football field
Radio traffic at 21:48 indicated EMS unit 6393 reported on scene at Carthage High School football field with a subject sustaining a head injury. Unit 6393 requested an ALS (Advanced Life Support) rig from Carthage, and dispatch advised a Carthage ambulance and ALS unit to respond. No additional relevant traffic received. Details remain limited and being updated.
Carthage High School football field, CarthageUnits responding to reported fall at ███ Gill Street
Radio traffic indicated EMS Operations dispatched units at 21:08 to ███ Gill Street for a reported eight-year-old female who has fallen. The transmission noted no injuries reported at this time. Watertown Fire Department had been dispatched to the same address at 21:06 for a reported fall. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Gill Street, WatertownSheriff unit transporting female to SPC
Radio traffic indicated Sheriff Unit 127 is transporting one cooperative female, reportedly age 36, to SPC (likely St. Peter's Hospital or similar medical facility). Unit was en route as of 02:58. Limited details available and being updated.
SPC, Watertown areaMedical alarm activation, ███ Dale Street, Watertown — units clear
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Fire Department received a telephone alarm reporting a medical alarm activation at ███ Dale Street (also noted as ███ Gale Street), Watertown. Engine 3 and EMS Medic 3 were dispatched with priority 1 status. As of 01:44, radio traffic indicated EMS units were clearing the scene.
███ Dale Street (also ███ Gale Street), WatertownEMS transport to hospital completed
Radio traffic indicated a Fire/EMS unit transported a patient to FMC (Fort Montgom[ery] Center or similar facility), with the unit later confirming arrival at SMC (likely Saint Mary's Center or similar). Transport appears complete. Details are limited and being updated.
Watertown (location not specified), WatertownLift-assist call at Otter Creek Inn, Room 102 — fire mutual aid confirmed
Radio traffic indicated Fire/EMS units were dispatched to Otter Creek Inn, 2 Crossman Extension, Room 102, at Crossman and Riverside Drive in the Watertown area for a reported lift-assist call involving a 70-year-old female reportedly unable to exit a hot tub. Fire department mutual aid was requested and confirmed on scene. Details remain limited and being updated.
Otter Creek Inn, 2 Crossman Extension, Room 102, WatertownEMS transport from high school to hospital
Radio traffic at 22:12 indicated Fire/EMS Unit 5303 was transporting a patient from the high school to a hospital facility. Dispatch traffic at 22:12:20 referenced 'Fire control is 5303,' consistent with the transport in progress. No new traffic since. Details remain limited and being updated.
High school to hospital, WatertownMedical call on Washington Street, Watertown
Radio traffic at 21:56 indicated EMS Unit 32 was dispatched to ███ Washington Street in Watertown for a reported subject seated on a bench complaining of abdominal pain. A 38-year-old male was reportedly involved. No additional relevant traffic received since initial dispatch. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Washington Street, WatertownMedical transport to Samaritan Medical Center from Thousand Islands High School
Radio traffic at 21:10 indicated mutual aid units were dispatched to 8481 County Route 9 at Thousand Islands High School for a reported knee injury. Unit 6893 was on scene as of 21:16. At 21:26, dispatch advised unit 6893 that patrols were on scene and to respond directly in. At 21:32–21:34, unit 6291 was en route to SMC (Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown) with the patient. At 21:36, radio traffic indicated unit 6291 was on board with patient en route to Samaritan Medical Center. No new relevant traffic in latest transmission batch; transport to hospital remains underway. Details remain limited and being updated.
8481 County Route 9 (Thousand Islands High School), Thousand Islands areaFire & Alarms
2General alarm structure fire, Parkstead Apartments—cause identified as burning papers in garage
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Fire Department responded to a general alarm dispatch for a reported possible structure fire at Parkstead Apartments, Apartment 6-1-8-B on Valta Avenue (also referenced as ███ Welkla Ave.), Watertown, located at the corner of High Cliff and River Ridge. Callers had reported smells of something burning and possible fumes from a water tank area; occupants were also reportedly complaining of headaches. As of 01:44, radio traffic indicated the cause was identified as burning papers in a garage area. All units were reportedly clear of the scene as of 01:44. Details remain limited and being updated.
Parkstead Apartments, Apartment 6-1-8-B, Valta Avenue / ███ Welkla Ave. (High Cliff & River Ridge), WatertownAlarm activation cleared at ███ State Street, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated the reported alarm activation at ███ State Street (Market district) in Watertown has been cleared. Units responded and the incident was resolved on scene. Details remain limited.
███ State Street (Market district), WatertownTraffic & Vehicle
9Budget truck near Exit 151 northbound, I-81 — driver reportedly departed scene
Radio traffic indicated a Budget truck was reported in the roadway near Exit 151 northbound on I-81. Sheriff dispatch traffic at 05:53 suggested the driver was able to drive the vehicle away from the scene on their own. Jefferson County units were advised and appear to have cleared the incident. Details remain limited and being updated.
Exit 151 northbound, I-81, Watertown areaMotor vehicle accident on Route 12 near Chantal Lane
Radio traffic indicated a report of property damage from a motor vehicle accident on Route 12 near Chantal Lane. No new updates received in this pass. Details remain limited and being updated.
Route 12 near Chantal Lane, Jefferson CountyIncident on Arsenal Street, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD units were on scene at ███ Arsenal Street around 03:54–04:05, with a unit referencing releasing subjects. No new transmissions received. Details remain limited and are being updated.
███ Arsenal Street, WatertownVehicle stop cleared on Clinton Street
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD Unit 4541915 initiated a vehicle stop in the 200 block of Clinton Street involving a Lincoln (license XF5859) at approximately 02:45. At 02:27, Unit 4541915 reported clearing the stop and returning to service, indicating the stop was concluded. Details of the stop reason and outcome remain limited.
200 block Clinton Street, WatertownVehicle stop, 100 block of Factory Street
Radio traffic indicated a Watertown PD unit conducted a license and plate check on a New York-registered Lincoln and confirmed the information as valid. The unit then reported the vehicle would be stopped in the 100 block of Factory Street. Dispatch acknowledged. No further updates received. Details remain limited.
100 block of Factory Street, WatertownVehicle stop, grey Ford Fusion
Radio traffic indicated a Watertown PD unit requested a license and plate check on a New York vehicle. The information was confirmed as valid; a grey Ford Fusion was registered to the operator. No further updates received. Details remain limited.
Watertown (location not specified), WatertownVehicle stop on Black River Parkway — traffic violation
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD conducted a vehicle stop on Black River Parkway for a traffic violation. A New York-registered Lincoln was involved; units ran license and plate checks, confirming the vehicle and operator information as valid. The stop appeared to conclude by approximately 23:01. Details remain limited.
Black River Parkway, WatertownVehicle stop, Wagon Jetta
Radio traffic indicated a Watertown PD unit conducted checks on a New York driver's license and vehicle plate. The information was confirmed as valid; a Wagon Jetta was registered to the operator. This appears to be a separate traffic stop or vehicle contact from other incidents in the timeframe. No further updates received. Details remain limited.
Watertown (location not specified), WatertownSheriff vehicle stop at Route 180 and Star Schoolhouse Road
Radio traffic at 22:15 indicated a sheriff's vehicle stop was conducted at Route 180 and Star Schoolhouse Road. Unit 4551113 reported the stop and provided vehicle and occupant information. Unit 14905043 reported joining Unit 113 on scene. No new traffic since. Details remain limited and being updated.
Route 180 and Star Schoolhouse Road, WatertownBy the numbers
55 total callsWatertown was the busiest, with 38 calls logged. The rest were spread across Watertown area, Thousand Islands area, Unknown, Carthage, Alex Bay, Jefferson, Town of Theresa, Henderson and Town of Lyons.