What happened overnight across Jefferson County
Emergency crews logged 45 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
13EMS units dispatched to a reported water submersion incident
Radio traffic at 22:47:30 indicated EMS dispatch of units (Supercar 20) to a reported submersion incident. Location and additional details remain limited. Response and outcome are being updated.
Unknown, UnknownSheriff units at reported domestic incident on Fuller Street near River Hospital
Radio traffic indicated Jefferson County Sheriff units were dispatched to a reported physical domestic incident at ███ Fuller Street near River Hospital. Dispatch noted that a caller reported a male and female engaged in physical conflict, with a 9-year-old child reportedly present in the room. No further updates received since initial dispatch.
███ Fuller Street, WatertownGas odor investigation at ███ Bronson Street — source identified
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Fire received a telephone alarm for a reported odor of natural gas inside a residence at ███ Bronson Street. Multiple fire companies and EMS units were dispatched to investigate. Engine 2 arrived on scene and reported a one-and-a-half to four-and-a-half story wood-frame structure. Engine 3 arrived and reported establishing a water supply at the corner of Coach Hamilton and Bronson Street. Additional transmissions indicated Engine 1, Truck Rescue, and Chief 3 responding to the scene. According to later radio traffic, the source of the gas odor was identified as an old gas range with a pilot light. Details remain limited and the situation is being updated.
███ Bronson Street, WatertownSheriff units at Carthage area hospital for disruptive person
Radio traffic indicated Sheriff units were dispatched to Carthage area hospital at 23:33:18 for a report of a disruptive person on scene. At 23:34, dispatch traffic suggested units were being confirmed on status from prior calls, with radio traffic indicating at least one incident (harassment-related) was to remain open. Units appear to have been working the scene. No further updates received in this transmission batch. Details remain limited and being updated.
Carthage area hospital, CarthageSheriff units assist Coast Guard with vessel search at Clayton Town Docks
Radio traffic indicated a Jefferson County Sheriff unit was dispatched to assist the U.S. Coast Guard with locating a vessel at Clayton Town Docks (███ Mary Street). Details remain limited and are being updated.
███ Mary Street, Clayton Town Docks, ClaytonDisturbance call at ███ Public Square, Apt. ███ — units cleared
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD units were dispatched to a reported disturbance at ███ Public Square, apartment ███, where one person was reportedly yelling and construction noise had been ongoing for approximately two hours. Traffic at 05:32–05:35 suggested units were clearing the scene and returning to service.
███ Public Square, Apt. ███, WatertownShoplifting suspect description update — ███ Factory Street, Watertown
Radio traffic from Watertown PD indicates an ongoing search for a shoplifting suspect at a 7-11 on Factory Street in Watertown. Updated descriptions broadcast to units indicate a white female reportedly wearing a black coat and black spandex pants. Units continue to search for the suspect last seen heading toward State Street on Mechanic Street. Details remain limited and being updated.
7-11, Factory Street, WatertownSheriff units clearing harassment call scene in Glen Park
Radio traffic indicated Jefferson County Sheriff units were dispatched to a harassment complaint at ███ Main Street in the Village of Glen Park around 01:35. Dispatch noted the caller reportedly received a text from someone claiming to be looking for her son and requesting $250, with a threat that 'a bunch of black males' would be coming to the location. At 01:48, units advised they were clearing the scene and would be unavailable by radio but reachable by cell phone, suggesting the initial response has concluded. Details remain limited.
███ Main Street, Village of Glen Park, Glen ParkReported theft at ███ State Street, Apartment ███
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police units responded to a reported incident at ███ State Street, apartment ███. According to dispatch, one person reportedly allowed another individual to use a bathroom, and medication was allegedly taken by a female matching a brief description (Hispanic female in black shirt, hat, and boots). The individual was reportedly last seen leaving the building. Details remain limited and the situation is being updated.
███ State Street, Apartment ███, WatertownDisturbance on Tennessee Street — units clear
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported disturbance in the 100 block of Tennessee Street in Watertown. A unit requested the call be reclassified as a disturbance. As of 00:53–00:54, radio traffic suggested units were clearing the scene and returning to service.
100 block Tennessee Street, WatertownWatertown Police vehicle check on Biltham Street / Thompson Park area — units clear
Radio traffic indicated a Watertown Police unit requested a vehicle check for a New York plate on a vehicle near Thompson Park and Biltham Street area. At 23:50–23:51, follow-up transmissions suggested units were working the vehicle identification. By 23:51, units indicated they were clear and the incident was resolved. Details remain limited.
Biltham Street / Thompson Park area, WatertownUnits dispatched to a reported trespass complaint at Maywood, building ███ area
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD dispatch of units to a reported trespass complaint at Maywood (building ███ area) at 23:11:20. At 23:13:04, one unit advised dispatch it was in the area at Maywood. At 23:13:52, another unit reported being in the area. Dispatch acknowledged. The initial complaint reportedly involved a female behind building ███. No updates received since 23:13; units may be conducting follow-up or investigation. Details remain limited and are being updated.
Maywood, building ███ area, WatertownNot-in-progress harassment complaint — Sheriff unit dispatched
Radio traffic at 22:23 indicated a Jefferson County Sheriff's dispatch referenced a not-in-progress harassment complaint. One unit noted it was in the station doing paperwork and advised dispatch that it would attach to the complaint and respond. Details remain limited and are being updated.
Unknown, Jefferson CountySuspicious & Welfare
8Sheriff units dispatched to a reported open vehicle incident at Arsenal and Coleman
Radio traffic at 23:01:06 indicated Sheriff dispatch of units to a reported open vehicle(s) incident at Arsenal and Coleman. Details remain limited and are being updated.
Arsenal and Coleman, WatertownNoise complaint reported, William Street, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police units were dispatched to a reported noise complaint at ███ William Street, Apartment ███. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ William Street, Apartment ███, WatertownProperty check requested at ███ Washington Street
Radio traffic indicated a Watertown Police unit requested a property check at ███ Washington Street. Details remain limited and are being updated.
███ Washington Street, WatertownWelfare check, Bourbon Drive / Robin Drive area, LeRay
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched for a welfare check on Bourbon Drive (possibly Tower area) and Robin Drive in the LeRay area. A caller reportedly raised questions about a subject and indicated confusion; a welfare check was requested. Dispatch radio traffic at 00:22 and 00:28 indicated units were working to locate correct contact information for the subject, with phone number updates being noted. No subsequent traffic confirms scene clearance or resolution; details remain limited and being updated.
Bourbon Drive / Robin Drive area, LeRaySuspicious person activity near Maywood Ave, Watertown — cleared
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police units were dispatched to ███ Maywood Ave at 23:47 for a report of a female on the porch looking through belongings and windows. At 23:48, follow-up transmissions suggested units located a person described as wearing a black jacket and dark-colored pants with bags and a cart, reportedly near the roadway in the Maywood area. As of 00:03 on 10/26, radio traffic indicated the incident was cleared, with one unit referencing the same female and clearing the call at unit 3-6. Scene appeared to be secured with no further police response indicated.
███ Maywood Ave area, WatertownWelfare check ongoing at ███ Olmsted Drive, Apartment ███
Radio traffic at 22:48 indicated Watertown Police units were on scene or en route to Apartment ███ at ███ Olmsted Drive in response to a reported welfare check (original dispatch at 22:39). Current status and outcome remain unclear. No further updates received in current transmission batch. Details are being updated.
███ Olmsted Drive, Apartment ███, WatertownSheriff unit dispatched — gray Nissan Pathfinder reported near Mile Marker 151 on northbound US Route 11
Radio traffic at 22:34 indicated a Jefferson County Sheriff dispatch referenced a gray Nissan Pathfinder reported in the area of Mile Marker 151 north (near southbound rest area). Unit 4550643 was dispatched en route to investigate. Details remain limited and are being updated.
Mile Marker 151, northbound US Route 11, UnknownUnits dispatched to Saint Mary's Center — possible transport arrival
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to Saint Mary's Center (SMC) in response to a reported ankle monitor issue. Transmissions referenced unit 7191 transporting to SMC. Engine 2 returned to service at 22:26:10. It remains unclear if the transport is related to the original ankle monitor dispatch. Details remain limited and are being updated.
Saint Mary's Center (SMC), WatertownMedical & EMS
14Animal bite victim transported from Watertown apartment
Radio traffic indicated a female resident was attacked by a dog at ███ Public Square / ███ Superior Street, Apartment ███ in Watertown. Early transmissions reported the dog was secured and the victim had serious bleeding from the collar area. At 21:30:28, EMS Operations advised that a unit designated 'Trauma X-7' was clear and transporting the patient to Rochester. At 21:36:28, dispatch traffic indicated dog control was disregarded as no longer needed. At 21:45:19, Sheriff Dispatch radio traffic noted that neighbors were cooperative and had taken the animals to be secured. The victim has been transported from scene; final patient condition and receiving facility remain under development.
███ Public Square / ███ Superior Street, Apartment ███, WatertownMedical call, County Route 47, Carthage — patient transported
Radio traffic indicated Carthage Ambulance units were dispatched to County Route 47 (Sanders residence area, crossroads Sarah Road and County Route 143) for a reported 61-year-old male patient with high fever and difficulty breathing. Transmissions suggest a unit arrived at Samaritan Medical Center (FMC). A paramedic unit was reportedly responding with a Delta-level response designation. Details remain limited and being updated.
County Route 47 (Sarah Road & County Route 143 crossroads, Sanders residence area), CarthageFall with head injury at Hardison School Apartments — patient refusal
Radio traffic indicates Unit 7191 (advanced life support) arrived at ███ Harborview Drive, Apartment ███, Hardison School Apartments, Watertown, for a reported fall involving a 68-year-old male with a head injury. Transmission at 04:01 indicated Unit 392 (Jefferson EMS) reported the scene clear with patient refusal. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Harborview Drive, Apartment ███, Hardison School Apartments, WatertownFall patient response at The Ledges Resort gatehouse cottage, Alexandria Bay — unit on scene
Radio traffic indicates Unit 392 (Alex Bay Ambulance) reported on scene at approximately 03:34 at the gatehouse cottage, ███ Anthony Street, The Ledges Resort, Alexandria Bay, for a reported fall with head and back injuries. A 34-year-old female was reportedly involved with injuries attributed to dizziness, classified as a Charlie-level response. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Anthony Street, The Ledges Resort gatehouse cottage, Alexandria BayUnconscious female on Lansing Street — alert and conscious on arrival
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police and Fire units were dispatched to ███ Lansing Street for a report of an unconscious female on the porch. Fire Engine 3 reported responding and on scene. Later Watertown PD units indicated the person was alert and conscious. Fire units were advised. Scene appears to have cleared with units returning to service.
███ Lansing Street, WatertownBVR dispatched to State Route 126 for reported cardiac call
Radio traffic indicated a BVR unit was dispatched to State Route 126 for a reported cardiac incident. No further updates received since initial dispatch notification. Details remain limited and developing.
State Route 126, Watertown areaMutual aid dispatch — chest pain and abdominal pain call in Town of Diana
Radio traffic at 22:34 indicated Fire/EMS dispatch issued a mutual aid request to Lewis County EMS. Units were reportedly dispatched to ███ State Street in the Town of Diana in response to a reported chest pain and abdominal pain complaint affecting a 53-year-old female. Natural Bridge Ambulance and Carthage Ambulance units were noted as responding to assist; Jefferson County paramedic unit 4526392 was also indicated as responding at paramedic level. Details remain limited and are being updated.
███ State Street, Town of Diana, DianaChest pain call at Cold Creek Apartments — patient reportedly transported to SMC
Radio traffic indicated an ambulance call was dispatched at 22:15 in response to a reported chest pain complaint at Cold Creek Apartments (███ State Route 12, room ███, crossing Crane Lane and Holton Drive). Dispatch transmissions referenced a patient age variously reported as 20 or 24 years old, female, experiencing chest pains. Units responded at priority 1. EMS unit 4526618 transmitted transport status; unit 7191 was reportedly transporting to Saint Mary's Center (SMC). Engine 2 returned to service at 22:26:10. Details remain limited and are being updated.
Cold Creek Apartments, ███ State Route 12, Room ███, WatertownDifficulty breathing call at ███ Boyd Street — patient reportedly transported
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to ███ Boyd Street (crossing William Street/Boyd Place) in response to a reported difficulty breathing call. Dispatch detailed a 63-year-old female experiencing breathing problems with a history of COPD. An ambulance unit was redirected from a State Route 12 chest pain call to respond at priority 1. EMS unit 4526618 transmitted transport status. Engine 2 returned to service at 22:26:10. Details remain limited and are being updated.
███ Boyd Street, WatertownPatient transport from hospital to Lewis County General
Radio traffic indicated a Carthage EMS unit was at the hospital and was notified that a patient needed to be transported to Lewis County General in Lowville. Units were dispatched and reportedly en route to Lewis County General with the patient around 5:54 a.m.
Hospital to Lewis County General, Lowville, Carthage / Lowville areaEMS transport to SUNY Community Hospital
Radio traffic indicated an EMS unit transporting a patient to SUNY Community Hospital. Unit 4591004 confirmed transport en route with patient. Dispatch traffic noted at 04:31. Details remain limited and are being updated.
SUNY Community Hospital, WatertownEMS transport from Glaxo
Radio traffic indicated a Fire/EMS unit (6392) was dispatched to or en route to a location identified as '███' at approximately 01:47. One person was reportedly being transported to a hospital facility. Limited details available; update expected as incident develops.
Glaxo, Watertown areaMedical patient transported from ███ Public Square
Radio traffic indicated one person was reportedly transported to SNC from ███ Public Square following a medical call. Limited details available; transport confirmation was relayed. Details are limited and being updated.
███ Public Square, WatertownUnits dispatched to a reported sick person on South Main Street
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported medical call for a sick person on South Main Street near US Route 11. Transmissions referenced a 70-year-old female. No updates received in latest scanner traffic; details remain limited and being developed.
South Main Street / US Route 11, WatertownFire & Alarms
2Fire alarm activation at State Route 3, Whistle Stop — investigation ongoing
Radio traffic indicates a fire alarm activation reported at ███ State Route 3 in the Whistle Stop area near Jackson ███ Road and Riverside Drive, triggered by house smoke detectors. Jefferson Fire units arrived on scene and were actively ventilating the structure due to reported 'small conditions.' As of 02:52, units attempted to reach a listed keyholder (identified as ███) who was advised of the situation and the ongoing response. Scene remains under investigation; full details are limited and being updated.
███ State Route 3, Whistle Stop (near Jackson ███ Road and Riverside Drive), Whistle StopFire/EMS unit arrived at incident ███
Radio traffic at 22:23:49 indicated Fire/EMS unit 74-91 had arrived on scene. At 22:25:57–22:26:10, transmissions referenced unit 7191 transporting a patient to Saint Mary's Center (SMC). Engine 2 was noted as returning to service at 22:26:10. Details of the original incident remain limited and are being updated.
Unknown, Watertown areaTraffic & Vehicle
8Property damage motor vehicle accident on First Street
Radio traffic at 23:03:01 indicated a Jefferson County Sheriff dispatch of a reported property damage motor vehicle accident on First Street. Units were reportedly dispatched and acknowledged at 23:03:13–23:03:14. No further updates received in current transmission batch. Details remain limited and are being updated.
First Street, WatertownWatertown PD vehicle stop — Wisconsin-registered gray vehicle
Radio traffic at 22:37–22:44 indicated Watertown Police unit 4541916 conducted activity related to a vehicle stop near ███ North Orchard Street. Unit 4541916 requested a records check on a gray vehicle with Wisconsin registration (plate ███). At 22:44:00, transmissions indicated the vehicle registration appeared valid and out-of-state, with state returns noted for restrictions. Stop status remains unclear and details are being updated.
███ North Orchard Street, WatertownDisabled vehicle on I-81 southbound north of exit 127
Radio traffic indicated a disabled vehicle was reported on I-81 southbound just north of exit 127 around 05:02. Sheriff units were dispatched to the scene. No updates received in subsequent transmissions; details remain limited and being updated.
I-81 southbound, north of exit 127, Watertown areaSheriff vehicle stop — plate check completed, unit cleared
Radio traffic indicated a sheriff unit (3-D-1-0) initiated a vehicle stop and conducted a record check on the stopped vehicle. Dispatch traffic at 03:04 confirmed plate checks were completed (New York and Illinois plates discussed). Unit 1-0 was cleared back in service shortly after, suggesting the stop concluded without further incident. Limited additional details available.
Not specified, Jefferson CountyVehicle stop follow-up on Bonnie Road, Brownville — insurance/registration check underway
Radio traffic from 02:20–02:27 indicates Sheriff's units conducting a vehicle stop and registration/insurance verification on Bonnie Road in Brownville. Units queried dispatch on a 2005 Honda Accord with a suspended/invalid New York license; vehicle owner reportedly has no insurance on file. Recent transmissions at 02:27 show units coordinating positioning and movement, suggesting the stop may be transitioning or additional units are being staged. Scene remains active; full details are limited and being updated.
Bonnie Road, BrownvilleSheriff vehicle stop — New York registration near Exit 162 northbound, I-81 — cleared
Radio traffic at 22:45 indicated a Jefferson County Sheriff dispatch referenced a vehicle stop in the area of Exit 162 northbound on I-81 involving a New York-registered vehicle. At 22:55:30, radio traffic indicated units were clear of the stop.
Exit 162 northbound, I-81, WatertownSheriff's vehicle stop reported on Ontario
Radio traffic indicated a Jefferson County Sheriff's unit (███ River) conducted a vehicle stop on Ontario at approximately 22:10. A transmission at 22:10:41 referenced a vehicle (███, northbound). Limited details available and being updated.
Ontario, Jefferson CountySheriff's vehicle stop on Terror Road
Radio traffic indicated a Jefferson County Sheriff's unit (3d60) was conducting a vehicle stop on Terror Road at approximately 21:56. Limited details available; transmission referenced a vehicle stop but information was fragmentary. Details are limited and being updated.
Terror Road, Jefferson CountyBy the numbers
45 total callsWatertown was the busiest, with 25 calls logged. The rest were spread across Watertown area, Unknown, Carthage, Clayton, Diana, LeRay, Glen Park, Brownville and Whistle Stop.
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