What happened overnight across Jefferson County
Emergency crews logged 47 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.
Police & Sheriff
11Trespassing call with property damage claim at Westland Street
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD was dispatched to ███ Westland Street, Apartment ███, for a reported trespassing situation. A caller reported that an ex-boyfriend's ex-wife (identified as ███) and children are at the caller's house refusing to leave, with a claim that the caller broke something on the ex-wife's vehicle. The ex-boyfriend, reportedly identified as ███, was also said to be present. Units attempting callback around 02:20 reported the female caller was not answering; dispatch noted the original call came from a deactivated cell phone. Unit 4541911 was heard clearing from Westland around 02:20:24. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Westland Street, Apartment ███, WatertownUnits dispatched to 100 block of Arsenal Street, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police units were dispatched to the 100 block of Arsenal Street with one male reportedly on scene. No updates have been received since the initial dispatch. Status and outcome remain unknown.
100 block of Arsenal Street, WatertownDomestic disturbance, ███ Stewart Road — units on scene, no medical transport needed
Radio traffic indicated a domestic disturbance was reported at ███ Stewart Road. A third-party caller reportedly made the report; the caller was not on scene. Units indicated both parties were present and reportedly in an argument, with one party showing signs of injury. Sheriff units responded to the scene. At 23:43, units requested the incident be reclassified from a potential medical call to a disturbance, and indicated that medical transport (an advocate) would not be needed. The nature of the resolution remains unclear; details are being updated.
███ Stewart Road, Jefferson CountyDisturbance at Franklin Market, Watertown — three suspects fled
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police units responded to a reported disturbance at Franklin Market (███ Franklin Street) in Watertown. Dispatch traffic described radio reports of one female and two males calling the caller names, attempting to fight her, and reportedly intoxicated. The suspects were last seen headed down Union Street. Units were reported in the area searching. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Franklin Street (Franklin Market), WatertownUnits responding to reported physical domestic incident on Flower Avenue East, Caldwell
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD units were dispatched to ███ Flower Avenue East in Caldwell for a reported physical domestic disturbance involving two females and one male in a physical altercation outside the location. Transmissions indicated units were en route to the scene. No new updates received since last report at 22:11. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Flower Avenue East, CaldwellSheriff dispatch initiated domestic incident response
Radio traffic at 21:24 indicated Sheriff dispatch received a call that was changed in nature to a domestic incident. Dispatch assigned primary responding unit and radio traffic indicated an advocate had been declined. Details remain limited and being updated.
Jefferson County (location not specified), Jefferson CountyUnits dispatched to reported larceny at State Street Wendy's; suspect fled on foot
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to State Street, Wendy's, for a reported larceny. One person was reportedly described as a black female wearing a black and white hoodie and blue jeans, last seen headed towards Emerson and Drex. Details are limited and being updated.
State Street, Wendy's, WatertownWatertown PD runs check on individual
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD requested a local records check on an individual. The check reportedly came back negative (no local records). Limited details available; status of the underlying inquiry is unclear.
Watertown, WatertownUnits dispatched to 200 block of Washington, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police units were dispatched to the 200 block of Washington Street. Details remain limited and are being updated.
200 block of Washington Street, WatertownWatertown PD units dispatched to disorderly subjects in Watertown
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police units were dispatched to a reported disorderly subjects call on Boy Street. Units were reportedly en route to the scene. Details are limited and being updated.
Boy Street, Watertown, WatertownWatertown PD investigating trespass complaint on 9th Street
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD units were dispatched to 9th Street for a report of trespass following an earlier report of suspicious activity on the property. No updates received since initial dispatch. Details remain limited and being updated.
9th Street, WatertownSuspicious & Welfare
7Vehicle checks continuing on suspect vehicle; North Carolina plates confirmed
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD units were conducting checks on multiple vehicles initially reported on State Street at the Taco Bell / Citgo lot, with cross-reference to Winter Circle / Isomeles Street area. Transmissions referenced a driver identification and a North Carolina plate that came back with active status. A Pennsylvania plate was also identified as valid. Units continue running license checks and driver verification. Details remain limited and developing.
State Street at Taco Bell / Citgo parking lot area; Winter Circle / Isomeles Street area, WatertownWatertown PD welfare check, ███ Ward Street
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police units were dispatched to a reported welfare check at ███ Ward Street. According to dispatch transmissions, one person was reportedly locked out of a residence by a household member and was outside without shoes, with keys locked inside. Units appear to have cleared the scene based on recent radio traffic. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Ward Street, WatertownUnits dispatched to a reported suspicious activity on Girardev
Radio traffic at 02:21:32 indicated Watertown PD units were dispatched to Girardev for suspicious activity. Details are limited and being updated.
Girardev, WatertownUnits respond to reported incident on 600 block of Burger Street
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD units were dispatched to or investigating activity on the 600 block of Burger Street in Watertown. Limited details are available; transmission quality and context suggest this may be a check or welfare concern. Details are developing.
600 block Burger Street, WatertownAssist call on Arsenal Street — units clearing scene
Radio traffic indicated Jefferson County Sheriff units and Watertown Police were dispatched to Arsenal Street in the vicinity of Family Dollar and Ecolab for a reported 'major lift' assist call. Units were out with a vehicle in the 300 block of Arsenal Street and activity was indicated on South Meadow off Arsenal. Subsequent radio traffic from approximately 00:00 through 00:17 shows multiple units clearing and returning to service, database checks being conducted, and administrative communications. The scene appears to be winding down with units reporting clear status.
Arsenal Street (300 block area, near South Meadow), WatertownProperty check requested at ███ Prospect Street, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated a Watertown PD unit requested a property check at ███ Prospect Street. Units were dispatched to conduct the check. Limited details available and being updated.
███ Prospect Street, WatertownPerson reportedly sleeping on sidewalk downtown
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a report of a person reportedly sleeping on the sidewalk in front of a building downtown, described as a heavy subject with a blanket. No new traffic since 21:42. Details are limited and being updated.
Downtown area, front of building on sidewalk, WatertownMedical & EMS
20Unconscious patient on I-81 Southbound — transported to hospital
Radio traffic indicated Fire/EMS unit 2591 was dispatched to a medical call for an unconscious and unresponsive patient on I-81 Southbound near County Route 32 overpass. EMS had requested Onondaga County paramedic assistance. Unit 2591 reported being on scene at 23:47. By 23:49, dispatch traffic indicated CPR may be in progress. At 23:52, units coordinating paramedic meetup at an off-ramp near the scene reported being approximately two minutes out. At 23:55, EMS Operations radio traffic indicated units were back in the area and reported trends for recovery with paramedic-level care arranged. Latest transmissions at 00:04 indicated unit 7293 en route to river and unit 2591 transporting patient (unit 0004 reference), indicating transport to hospital was underway.
I-81 Southbound near County Route 32 overpass, Watertown areaAmbulance responding to unconscious female at Philadelphia Court North
Radio traffic indicated Indian River Ambulance was dispatched to Philadelphia Court North (Unit A, cross streets South Main Street) for a reported unconscious 55-year-old female. Fire/EMS dispatch transmissions around 02:20 indicated Jefferson Ambulance unit 6892 responding with advanced life support, with Fort Drum mutual aid activated and a Delta-level response in progress. A second ambulance unit was also reported responding. Around 02:28, radio traffic indicated Fort Drum mutual aid was being cancelled and Jefferson units were clearing from the scene. Details remain limited and being updated.
Philadelphia Court North (South Main Street area), WatertownUnconscious person in vehicle on Factory Street, Clayton
Radio traffic indicated Thousand Island Rescue was directed to stand by in the area of ███ Factory Street in the Town of Clayton for a possibly unconscious patient. Dispatch traffic confirmed a vehicle parked in front of a residence with a female reportedly slumped over in the front seat, not responding to attempts to contact her. A blue SUV was mentioned; crossing streets are State Route 12. Fire/EMS units 7293 and 2591 were reported en route to and standing by in the staging area as of 22:49. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Factory Street, ClaytonMedical extrication on LaRae Street, Watertown — patient transported
Radio traffic indicated City Fire Engine 3 was dispatched to ███ LaRae Street in Watertown around 05:28 for a reported medical emergency involving a 64-year-old male. Extrication operations were reportedly underway on scene. Radio traffic at approximately 05:39–05:41 indicated one person was being transported to Carthage, with units reportedly en route and clearing the scene. No additional transmissions in current pass; incident appears to be concluding.
███ LaRae Street, WatertownFall with neck pain reported at Carthage Center, room ███
Radio traffic indicated Carthage Area Rescue was dispatched to a reported fall at Carthage Center, room ███. One person was reportedly an 82-year-old female with neck pain. Units were dispatched at approximately 05:18. No updates received in this transmission batch. Details remain limited and are being updated.
Carthage Center, room ███, CarthageEMS transporting patient with traumatic injury
Radio traffic indicated EMS units were engaged in a traumatic injury call around 04:54. One unit was reportedly transporting a patient with priority-2 status to an area facility. No updates have been received since the last pass; details remain limited and the situation is developing.
Area (unspecified), Northern New YorkMedical emergency on Mill Street — difficulty breathing
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Fire and EMS were dispatched to a reported medical emergency on Mill Street around 04:24. Engine 3 arrived at 04:27. EMS transmission referenced a 47-year-old male with a history of difficulty breathing and mention of an inhaler. Medic 7 arrived on scene and scene size-up was reported at 04:31. No additional transmissions related to this incident in the current pass. Details remain limited and are being updated.
███ Mill Street, WatertownEMS responding to chest pain call on County Road 18
Radio traffic indicated EMS units were dispatched to County Road 18 (near County Route 46 and City Route 37) for a reported 35-year-old male with chest pain and difficulty breathing. Units including Indium River Ambulance arrived on scene by approximately 00:40. Subsequent dispatch traffic at 00:42–00:47 indicated Jefferson Fire/EMS units responding with advanced life support; Fort Drum was reportedly being called as the closest ALS resource. No new traffic in this batch; details remain limited and being updated.
County Road 18 (near County Route 46 and City Route 37), Watertown areaMedical response to County Route 75 in Henderson for rectal bleed
Radio traffic indicated Henderson Ambulance and Smithville First Responders were dispatched to ███ County Route 75 in the town of Henderson for a reported 62-year-old male with a rectal bleed. Crossing streets reported as Shear Road and Bernie Lane. Dispatch traffic at 22:29 referenced a second activation for Henderson Ambulance requesting additional driver response to the station. Multiple ambulance units were reportedly en route or had arrived at treatment facilities. EMS operations traffic at 22:29–22:33 indicated units arriving at SMC (Samaritan Medical Center) and FMC, and a Carthage unit arriving at Carthage Hospital. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ County Route 75, HendersonEMS transport underway from traumatic injury call on South Washington Street, Carthage
Radio traffic indicated Carthage Area Ambulance and First Responders were dispatched to ███ South Washington Street, Apartment ███ for a reported traumatic injury involving a 42-year-old female with a possible knee injury from a fall. Fire/EMS dispatch transmissions indicated transport was initiated to a medical facility. No new updates received since last report at 22:12. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ South Washington Street, Apartment ███, CarthageAir ambulance Jetfire 391 en route to River Hospital
Radio traffic indicated Jetfire 391 lifted off and was en route to River Hospital with flight crew at 21:43. The air ambulance was reported out at River Hospital at 21:46. Details are limited and being updated.
En route to River Hospital, Watertown areaEMS responded to unconscious female in Evans Mills
Radio traffic indicated a dispatch for an unconscious female reportedly at or near Rockbrook State Road / Brooke Estate Road in the Evans Mills area. Fire/EMS units were dispatched and en route. Traffic around 21:43 indicated scene clearance with EMS units and ALS on scene. Further transmissions at 21:51 indicated Fort Drum ALS was responding. At 21:55–21:56, EMS unit 6491 reported being on scene. The incident appears to have concluded with units clearing the scene by approximately 21:58. Details remain limited and are being updated.
Rockbrook State Road / Brooke Estate Road area, Evans MillsMedical call, patient refusal
Radio traffic indicated a Fire/EMS unit (Jefferson 6892) was back in service following a medical response with patient refusal reported. Details are limited.
Unknown, Jefferson CountyWatertown Ambulance responding to pregnant female with ear pain at Mickey Place
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Ambulance was dispatched to ███ Mickey Place, Apartment ███ (Building ███), for a reported 29-year-old female at 28 weeks pregnant with right ear pain. Cross streets noted as Town Center Drive. One transmission indicated a paramedic unit was responding. Details remain limited and developing.
███ Mickey Place, Apartment ███ / Building ███, WatertownMedical alarm response at MAC Residence, State Route 283 — unit cleared
Radio traffic indicated Black River Ambulance was dispatched to a reported medical alarm at ███ State Route 283, Lot ███ (MAC Residence) for a patient reporting catheter pain. One unit was on scene by 00:58 and was reported in service (cleared from call) at 01:19. Transport status and patient outcome remain unknown.
███ State Route 283, Lot ███ (MAC Residence), LeRayMedical call for abdominal pain, ███ Ice Road
Radio traffic indicated Thousand Islands Rescue units were dispatched to a reported abdominal pain call at ███ Ice Road (cross streets State Route 180 and Carter Street Road). The patient is reportedly an 80-year-old male. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Ice Road (SR 180 & Carter Street Road), Northern New YorkJetfire 391 landing zone request complete
Radio traffic indicated Jetfire 391 (helicopter unit) was en route to a landing zone around 22:07. Updated transmissions at 22:11 indicated the unit was out of the landing zone and had arrived at the location. Purpose of the landing zone request remains unclear from available traffic. Details remain limited.
Landing Zone (location unclear), Northern New York (jurisdiction unclear)EMS units dispatched to a reported medical emergency on Arlington
Radio traffic indicated EMS units were dispatched to Arlington for a reported medical call involving a 51-year-old patient with sudden severe abdominal pain. Units were reportedly en route to the location at last report (22:06). No updates received since initial dispatch. Details remain limited and being updated.
Arlington, ArlingtonUnits dispatched to reported medical alarm at Stone Circle
Radio traffic at 21:20 indicated Watertown Fire dispatch received a telephone alarm report of a medical incident at ███ Stone Circle. Units were dispatched to a reported medical alarm where a person was reportedly in need of assistance. EMS units were also notified of the alarm activation. At 21:23, EMS Operations radio traffic indicated units were still responding to ███ Stone Circle with a Priority 2 response ongoing. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Stone Circle, WatertownEMS units on scene for reported chest pain on State Street
Radio traffic at 21:14 indicated EMS dispatch received a Priority 2 report of a 39-year-old female with reported chest pain at ███ State Street. The patient reportedly has a history of hypertension and degenerative conditions and is reportedly on multiple medications. At 21:22–21:23, EMS Operations radio traffic indicated units were on scene at ███ State Street. One EMS unit queried dispatch whether the call was Priority 1 or Priority 2; dispatch radio traffic indicated a Priority 2 response would continue. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ State Street, WatertownFire & Alarms
2Reported outdoor odor of smoke on Berry Boulevard, Alexandria
Radio traffic indicated Plessis Fire received a second-activation dispatch to respond to Berry Boulevard in the town of Alexandria for a reported outdoor odor and smell of smoke. Jefferson Fire units were dispatched to the scene. Details are limited and being updated.
Berry Boulevard, AlexandriaUnits responding to reported outdoor odor and smoke on Berry Boulevard, Alexandria
Radio traffic from Fire/EMS Dispatch indicated Placis Fire was dispatched to ███ Berry Boulevard in the Town of Alexandria for a reported outdoor odor and smell of smoke, near County Route 15. Units were reportedly responding to investigate. EMS units were noted on scene around 22:12. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Berry Boulevard, County Route 15, Town of AlexandriaTraffic & Vehicle
7One-vehicle rollover, I-81 northbound at exit 134 — scene operations ongoing
Radio traffic indicated a one-vehicle rollover on Interstate 81 northbound at exit 134 (mile marker 137 area) with airbags deployed. Initial dispatch at 02:57:56 noted traffic with possible injury. Follow-up transmissions provided scene details: one-vehicle rollover with airbags deployed and no reports of injuries at initial assessment. Mansville Fire and South Jeff Rescue were dispatched on a second activation. Fire/EMS units responded for medic support. Updated transmissions indicated the vehicle occupant was reportedly out of the vehicle and ambulatory, with one person reportedly requiring medical evaluation. Units were reportedly positioning near the Route 81–11 overpass on the northbound side. Radio traffic indicated damage to guardrail on the median side just before the bridge, and possible vehicle debris on an embankment past the guardrail toward US-11. Additional transmissions indicated units on scene and operations continuing. DOT advisory was reportedly requested. No new substantive traffic since 03:15. Details remain limited and are being updated.
Interstate 81 northbound at exit 134 (mile marker 137), Watertown areaMotor vehicle crash reported near State Park Road; DOT notified for debris removal
Radio traffic at 21:22 indicated Sheriff dispatch received a report of a motor vehicle crash near State Park Road, approximately one-quarter mile northwest of the intersection. Radio traffic indicated units requested DOT notification for vehicle debris removal and scene clearance. Vehicles were reportedly to be driven from the scene. Details remain limited and being updated.
State Park Road area (northwest of main intersection), Jefferson CountyVehicle stop at ███ Academy Street, Watertown — cleared
Radio traffic indicated a Watertown PD unit initiated a vehicle stop at ███ Academy Street. Dispatch transmission at 23:49 indicated vehicle registration checks showed valid information and no local warrants were found. Additional transmissions at 23:53–23:54 indicated units were clearing the scene and returning to service.
███ Academy Street, WatertownVehicle stop on State Street, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD units conducted a vehicle stop at the 900 block of State Street. One person was reportedly identified in connection with the stop. Limited details available and being updated.
900 block State Street, WatertownTraffic incident on Main Street at Sophia Street, Philadelphia
Radio traffic indicated a traffic incident was reported on Main Street at Sophia Street in the Village of Philadelphia around 23:11. No updates have been received since the initial report. Details remain limited and being updated.
Main Street at Sophia Street, PhiladelphiaTraffic hazard reported for area check
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to check a traffic hazard in the area. One unit was en route to investigate. At 21:39, radio traffic indicated a unit was handling the traffic hazard and would assign it to another unit for follow-up. Details are limited and being updated.
Area check location not specified, Watertown areaSheriff units initiated vehicle stop
Radio traffic at 21:12 indicated Sheriff dispatch received a report of a vehicle stop involving a New York-registered vehicle (plate ███). Units were dispatched to conduct the stop. Details remain limited and being updated.
Jefferson County (location not specified), Jefferson CountyBy the numbers
47 total callsWatertown was the busiest, with 23 calls logged. The rest were spread across Watertown area, Carthage, Northern New York, Evans Mills, Arlington, Northern New York (jurisdiction unclear), Caldwell, Town of Alexandria and Alexandria.
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