What happened overnight across Jefferson County
Emergency crews logged 30 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
11Domestic disturbance with hammer and possible firearm at ███ St. Mary Street, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD and Jefferson County Sheriff units responding to a reported domestic disturbance at ███ St. Mary Street, Watertown. Dispatch traffic reported a male with a hammer breaking objects outside; callers identified as Mark Justice and Chelsea Dutton. One caller reportedly stated the male suspect was at the location but indicated he grabbed a pistol then put it away. Units were reported en route and at the scene with parties reportedly in verbal altercation outside the residence. Subsequent transmissions indicate Sheriff units continuing to search the area; one transmission suggested units looking for a suspect in or near Jackson, with units reportedly deployed to search north of the location. Multiple units remained active in the area. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ St. Mary Street, WatertownSheriff units dispatched to O'Rourke Street on reported suspect activity
Radio traffic indicated Sheriff units were dispatched and en route to ███ O'Rourke Street around 23:05 on a reported suspect-related call. The original follow-up investigation at ███ Bronson Street from 22:53 appears to have evolved or been superseded by this newer dispatch. No new updates since last pass. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ O'Rourke Street, WatertownDomestic disturbance on Mountain Lane
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported physical domestic disturbance at ███ Mountain Lane around 22:40. A caller reportedly heard sounds of a physical altercation coming from that address. No updates received since initial dispatch. Details remain limited and the call is being monitored.
███ Mountain Lane, Northern New YorkUnits responding to reported disturbance on Superior Street, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD units were dispatched to a reported disturbance at ███ Superior Street. A caller reported hearing multiple people yelling and swearing outside a building, with mention of possible physical activity involving cars and doors. At 22:18, one unit cleared from Cooper Street and was en route to Superior Street to respond. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Superior Street, WatertownUnits dispatched to a reported disturbance on Bronson Avenue
Radio traffic at 02:25 indicated Watertown PD units were dispatched to a reported disturbance on Bronson Avenue. Scanner traffic suggested the call involved a noise complaint regarding loud music. Limited details are available and the situation is being monitored.
Bronson Avenue, WatertownDog control dispatch — animal complaint in Watertown
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD unit 4540772 requested animal control assistance regarding a dog complaint. Unit 4591003 affirmed capability to assist. As of 01:19, units were actively searching the area; one unit reported having observed a dog in the vicinity of their street. Details remain limited and are being updated.
Watertown, WatertownUnits en route to Public Square for reported complaint
Radio traffic at 01:03 indicated a Watertown PD unit was en route to Public Square for a reported complaint. As of 01:05, a unit confirmed it would be on the square. Details remain limited and are being updated.
Public Square, WatertownTrespass report at Travel Lodge, Room 235 — status unclear
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD units were dispatched to the Travel Lodge at 1190 North, Room 235 at 00:41 in response to a reported trespass. A female in room 235 reportedly provided a fake voucher and was refusing to leave. No updates in subsequent traffic confirm resolution. Details limited and being updated.
Travel Lodge, 1190 North, Room 235, WatertownNeighbor dispute reported in Watertown
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported neighbor dispute in Watertown. Details on location and current status are limited and being updated.
Watertown (specific address pending), WatertownUnits dispatched to Crossland Street, Watertown
Radio traffic from Watertown PD indicated units were dispatched to a reported incident on Crossland Street. Details are limited and being updated.
Crossland Street, WatertownTrespassing complaint — Black River
Radio traffic indicated a trespassing complaint was reported at ███ Stone Drive, apartment 305 in Black River. A caller reported that a female victim was told to report to patrols. Sheriff units were dispatched to the location. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Stone Drive, apartment 305, Black RiverSuspicious & Welfare
3Welfare check / suicide threat — ███ Mills Street, Theresa
Radio traffic indicated a welfare check was dispatched for a 45-year-old male reportedly at risk of self-harm after a caller reported he sent a message stating he would harm himself. Sheriff units were en route to ███ Mills Street in the village of Theresa. Fort Drum command confirmed the male did arrive to work and should be at the Mills Street address within an hour. Units remain en route to conduct the welfare check. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Mills Street, TheresaPolice respond to unwanted subject causing disturbance at medical facility
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police units were dispatched to a reported unwanted subject on Washington Street. One transmission suggested the person was at a medical facility, reportedly on a waiting list and refusing to wait, with shouting and yelling reported. Details remain limited and are being updated.
Washington Street, WatertownSuspicious activity report, ███ North James Street, Carthage
Radio traffic at 02:06 indicated Sheriff units were dispatched to ███ North James Street in Carthage for a reported suspicious activity call. A caller identified as Heather Horn reported that something or somebody may be on her front porch and requested an officer interview. No substantive updates have been received since initial dispatch. Details remain limited and are being updated.
███ North James Street, CarthageMedical & EMS
11EMS dispatched to Meredith Senior Village for reported medical call
Radio traffic indicated Fire/EMS units were dispatched to Meredith Senior Village for a reported medical call involving multiple residents. Units were reportedly en route to skilled nursing facility. No new traffic since last update at 01:22. Details remain limited and are being updated.
Meredith Senior Village, Watertown areaEMS transporting from reported fall at Warner Residence
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported fall at Warner Residence (call number Fall 3140-218) at 00:50. EMS Operations transmissions at 00:48 suggested at least two ambulance units were transporting patients from the scene, with units reporting separate transport designations. No new traffic on this incident in latest pass; status being monitored.
Warner Residence, Watertown areaMedical response ongoing at MAC Residence, State Route 283
Radio traffic indicated a medical response at State Route 283, Lot 54 (MAC Residence) with an unknown problem. Black River Ambulance units were dispatched, arrived at 23:47, and transport was underway to an area hospital around 23:55. Further radio traffic at 00:06 referenced a transport in the Carthage area consistent with the ongoing medical call. Updated transmission at 00:19 indicated EMS on scene at the location with a patient reportedly disoriented and uncooperative. Most recent radio traffic suggests units returning to service. Scene and transport status remain under observation. Details are limited and being updated.
State Route 283, Lot 54 (MAC Residence), Watertown areaStroke call, ███ West Street, Carthage Center
Radio traffic indicated units dispatched to ███ West Street, Carthage Center, room 111A, for a reported 72-year-old female patient with symptoms consistent with a stroke. Carthage ambulance units were noted as responding. No new updates in this transmission batch. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ West Street, room 111A, CarthageLift assist at Mack residence
Radio traffic indicated a lift assist was dispatched to a residence in the area. Units were called to assist with a patient at the location. One resident was reportedly uncooperative with EMS personnel during an earlier contact. Fire/EMS units were coordinating response and personnel identification as of 04:43–04:44. Scene status and patient outcome remain unclear; details are limited and the situation is still developing.
Mack residence, Watertown areaMedical alarm at Curtis Apartments—no activation found
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Fire Department Engine 3 was dispatched to a reported medical alarm at 336 West Main (Curtis Apartments) at 02:38. Fire Dispatch transmissions at 02:46–02:47 referenced checking for an apartment number and noted that the alarm field showed no activation, suggesting either a malfunction or that the alarm was reset prior to arrival. At 02:47, Engine 3 was marked available, indicating the call has been cleared. Details remain limited.
336 West Main, Curtis Apartments, WatertownWatertown FD medical response at ███ North California Avenue
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Fire Department Engine 2 was dispatched to a reported medical call at ███ North California Avenue. Scanner traffic at 02:27 referenced EMS units responding to apartment D at the same address for a reported patient. A 63-year-old patient was initially reported; later transmissions referenced a 23-year-old. Trespassing was also mentioned in earlier transmission. No new traffic received. Details remain limited and are being updated.
███ North California Avenue, WatertownUnits dispatched to call on first floor, no lights or sirens requested
Radio traffic at 00:54 indicated Fire/EMS unit 6492 was responding to a call involving a bedroom on the first floor with a request for no lights or sirens, designated as an alpha response. Limited details available; incident being monitored.
First floor bedroom (location not fully specified), Watertown areaMedical transport reported on 8th and Bronson Street, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated a unit transporting one female from an address at 8th and Bronson Street in Watertown at 00:10. Details on the nature of the medical call are limited and being updated.
8th and Bronson Street, WatertownElderly fall — State Route 12E
Radio traffic indicated Cave Bensa Ambulance units were dispatched to a reported fall at 6165 State Route 12E. One caller reported a 94-year-old male with hip pain following a fall at the location crossing County Route 9 and UNF. No updates received; status continues developing.
6165 State Route 12E, crossing County Route 9 and UNF, Northern New YorkEMS transport to hospital
Radio traffic indicated Fire/EMS units dispatched and transporting a patient to Carthage Hospital. Nature of the medical call and patient condition remain limited and being updated.
Carthage Hospital area, CarthageFire & Alarms
2Dumpster fire on Eden Street in Orleans area
Radio traffic indicated Fire/EMS units from Orleans Fire and Ambulance, Alex Bay, and Town of Clayton Fire were dispatched to a reported dumpster fire at approximately ███ Eden Street in the Orleans area, near the Ontario River and Headland Avenue. Units were reported in contact with the scene as of 03:17 and continued transmissions suggest units were actively working the scene through 03:26. Most recent transmissions (from 03:33) suggest fire control has been achieved and units are clearing the scene. Details remain limited and are being updated.
███ Eden Street, OrleansStructure fire at ███ Mill Street — no fire found, smoke from nearby industrial smokestack
Radio traffic at 01:24 indicated Watertown Fire units were dispatched to a reported structure fire at ███ Mill Street with smoke appearing from the roof. At 01:36, units were accessing the roof and coordinating with a maintenance supervisor regarding building access. At 01:52, units gained roof access and found no fire; radio traffic suggested the smoke may be originating from a smokestack at a nearby industrial facility across the street (Knowlton). EMS units were reportedly placed on standby. No further activity noted.
███ Mill Street, WatertownTraffic & Vehicle
3Vehicle off roadway on U.S. Route 11 at Coolidge Road
Radio traffic at 01:51 indicated units were dispatched to U.S. Route 11 and Coolidge Road for a reported Mitsubishi off the roadway. One person was reportedly in the vehicle. No airbags deployed and no fluids leaking were noted. Details remain limited and are being updated.
U.S. Route 11 and Coolidge Road, Watertown areaBe on lookout — reckless driver, dark Toyota Tundra, Route 57 at 12E
Radio traffic from Sheriff Dispatch indicated units issued an all-patrols be-on-the-lookout (BOLO) for a reckless driver operating a dark-colored Toyota Tundra on China Route 57 at State Route 12E, reportedly driving off the roadway. Details are limited and being updated.
China Route 57 at State Route 12E, Northern New YorkTraffic incident on Winston Street, Watertown
Radio traffic from Watertown PD indicated a traffic incident on Winston Street in which one person was reportedly bumped by a vehicle. Units were dispatched to a reported minor traffic collision. Details are limited and being updated.
Winston Street, WatertownBy the numbers
30 total callsWatertown was the busiest, with 15 calls logged. The rest were spread across Watertown area, Carthage, Northern New York, Theresa, Black River and Orleans.