What happened overnight across Jefferson County
Emergency crews logged 1 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.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
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.
Medical & EMS
1Elevator rescue at Centennial Apartments, Watertown — resolved
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Fire Department and EMS units responded to a reported elevator rescue at ███ Washington Street (Centennial Apartments area), Watertown. Earlier transmission at 21:36 indicated a male occupant in the elevator was reportedly having difficulty moving his legs and could barely hold himself up. Subsequent traffic at 21:39–21:41 indicated units were requesting bandages and rinses, and radio traffic suggested lifting assistance was being coordinated on scene. Traffic at 21:43–21:44 indicated units were on scene and the situation appeared to be resolving, with closing remarks from units suggesting the call was wrapping up.
███ Washington Street (Centennial Apartments), WatertownBy the numbers
1 total callsWatertown was the busiest, with 1 call logged.
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