What happened overnight across Jefferson County
Emergency crews logged 33 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
9Domestic incident reported on Burchard Street with weapons
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD units dispatched to Burchard Street for a reported domestic disturbance in front of a residence. Dispatch noted three subjects involved, two vehicles on scene (white Dodge Ram and white Jeep Compass with described plates), and radio traffic indicated a 10-foot 2x4 board was reportedly involved in the incident. Details remain limited and situation is developing.
Burchard Street, WatertownPregnant female with reported assault and allergic reaction on Loray Street
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported domestic incident on Loray Street for a 27-year-old pregnant female reportedly punched in the stomach. At 23:32, sheriff traffic reclassified the call as a medical emergency, advising that the female is experiencing an allergic reaction to something and is in significant pain. EMS and Engine 3 were instructed to respond directly to the scene. At 23:35, Engine 3 reported cleared from the scene by jump personnel. Fire/EMS units responded and the scene was cleared. Details remain limited and being updated.
Loray Street, WatertownUnits dispatched to a reported incident on Maywood Terrace
Radio traffic indicated units dispatched to Maywood Terrace in Watertown for a reported incident. Transmissions referenced verbal activity in the background and mention of universal precautions. No additional traffic received; status remains developing with limited details available.
Maywood Terrace, WatertownOngoing search for black Chevy truck in reported gas-station drive-off
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported fuel theft at ███ Washington Street in Watertown. A black Chevy truck reportedly left the scene without paying for approximately $40 in fuel and was last seen heading east on Flower Street. Dispatch confirmed the vehicle description but noted a plate check returned a 2012 Mazda 4-door sedan (green), which does not match. As of 23:21, units were actively searching the area. No update received since last report.
███ Washington Street / East Flower Street area, WatertownWatertown Police vehicle stop at Huntington Avenue; warrant arrest reported
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police units conducted a vehicle stop beginning around 21:46 at approximately ███ Huntington Avenue. At 21:44, unit 4591003 confirmed a city warrant on file for a female subject, and units were processing details related to the stop. The reason for the original stop and full circumstances of the arrest remain under investigation and are being updated.
███ Huntington Avenue, WatertownSheriff units respond to domestic on Cornwall Street; male reportedly on foot toward Walton Street
Radio traffic indicated Jefferson County Sheriff units (3-6-0, 3-6-2) were dispatched to a reported domestic incident on Cornwall Street at approximately 21:57. Units reported that a male subject was on foot heading toward Walton Street wearing a maroon flannel shirt. At 21:59, unit 3-6 (14304036) reported contacting the caller who stated she was 'all set' and the unit was cleared to return in service. Background check indicated only prior call history was an abandoned 911 from 2012. Details remain limited and are being updated.
Cornwall Street, Watertown areaUnattended dog complaint on Waltha Ave, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police units received a report of an unattended dog that has been barking for approximately three hours across from ███ Waltha Avenue complex. Details are limited and the situation is being monitored.
███ Waltha Avenue complex, WatertownSchool check completed at South Jefferson High School
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to conduct a school check at South Jefferson High School around 02:51. Subsequent transmissions at 02:56 suggested the school check was completed and primary sweep was conducted. Reason for initial check remains unclear from available transmissions.
South Jefferson High School, Jefferson CountyLarceny — wallet theft at North Massey Shorts store
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police units responded to a reported abandoned vehicle on North Massey Shorts at approximately 22:25. Dispatch subsequently advised units that a female was inside a store reporting that someone had stolen her wallet. At 22:31, unit 4540138 requested checks on the caller. At 22:32–22:34, unit 4591003 conducted identity verification, confirming the female's date of birth and advising that she holds a non-driver ID with all background checks negative. At 22:40, unit 15304062 reported that the female victim declined to speak with advocacy services but was provided contact information for potential future use. No further updates received.
North Massey Shorts (store), WatertownSuspicious & Welfare
9Missing juvenile located near Stewart's North Massey area, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated units dispatched to a reported missing subject in the area of Creek West / Creekwood Apartments in Watertown. At 04:49, one unit reported locating a juvenile reportedly walking away from the location in the direction of Stewart's North Massey. At 04:51, radio traffic indicated the scene was cleared and units taken out of service.
Creek West / Creekwood Apartments / Stewart's North Massey area, WatertownSuspicious vehicle at Napa on Mill Street — operator located
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD units responded to a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot at Napa on Mill Street that had reportedly been running for approximately six hours. Units obtained a plate number and conducted checks on registered operators. Radio traffic at 01:12:36 indicated that one operator was located and was reportedly en route to the vehicle; the vehicle had apparently been left running inadvertently.
Napa, Mill Street, WatertownWelfare check / domestic dispute — ███ West Main Street
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to ███ West Main Street for a reported welfare check involving a domestic situation. Officers conducted name checks and vehicle registration lookups on multiple individuals at the scene, including checks on a 2004 Ford van and associated persons. At approximately 00:08, radio traffic indicated the scene was cleared from Arsenal Street and Lee Street, suggesting units were wrapping the incident. Details remain limited; final disposition unclear pending further traffic.
███ West Main Street, WatertownMental health assist on State Route 3 / Lee Street area — subject transported
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to reports of a suspicious white van at ███ Lee Street and a separate call on State Route 3 involving a 20-year-old male reportedly experiencing a manic episode. The subject reportedly stated he was not suicidal, had no weapons, and no alcohol involved. Latest transmissions indicate a courtesy transport to Samaritan Medical Center (SMC) was arranged for the individual, with dispatch noting the subject does not meet criteria for a 941 (involuntary psychiatric hold). Radio traffic at 23:42 indicated the incident was being reclassified as an assist and units were clearing the scene. Details remain limited and are being updated.
State Route 3 / ███ Lee Street area, WatertownSheriff locates individual in domestic/mental health response near gate
Radio traffic indicated Sheriff units coordinating response to a domestic-related call in the Watertown area involving an uncooperative individual and mental health episode. At 21:34, radio traffic indicated a Sheriff unit located a person near a gate and was checking their welfare before notifying another party. Earlier at 21:23, radio traffic indicated Deputy ███ was riding with an ambulance, with EMS (Samaritan) alerted the patient was uncooperative. Specific location and full patient condition details remain limited and are being updated.
Watertown area (unspecified), WatertownProperty check requested at Thompson Park, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated a Watertown PD unit was dispatched to conduct a property check at Thompson Park. Details are limited and being updated.
Thompson Park, WatertownSchool check at Mansville Elementary
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported school check at Mansville Elementary around 02:27. No further updates received; status and resolution remain unclear.
Mansville Elementary, Mansville areaWelfare check on Estate Street — female located and cleared
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported welfare check on Estate Street in Watertown after a caller reported observing a female in apparent distress, described as wearing gray or white sweats, a purple hat, and glasses; she was reportedly screaming. Scanner traffic around 01:34 suggested units located the female and conducted further investigation. Traffic around 01:22 indicated the call was cleared with dispatch, with units marking primary and clearing the incident.
Estate Street, WatertownWelfare check investigation — subject identified, checks completed
Radio traffic indicated Jefferson County Sheriff's units investigated a subject on foot in the Cornwall and Walton Street area beginning around 22:00. At 22:04, unit 4591005 reported the caller was back on the line stating mail was at the fire hall and the caller was in a truck. At 22:05, unit 4591005 reported the caller stated a male subject was on Walton Street heading toward the village. Unit 14304060 reported being out with callers; unit 15304062 reported being out with a vehicle. At 22:08, unit 4551118 reported the male was identified and units were conducting a welfare check. At 22:15, unit 14304060 reported the caller and a female party would remain inside the fire station while the unit checked on another subject. At 22:23, dispatch reported the location changed back to the fire station. At 22:28, unit 4591005 reported the subject returned out on file in New York with all other checks negative. Investigation appears concluded; full circumstances remain limited.
Cornwall Street / Walton Street area, fire station, Watertown areaMedical & EMS
5EMS units dispatched to a reported incident involving a child at river location
Radio traffic indicated EMS Operations received a report involving a 7-year-old at a river location (address 330). Details are limited and the situation is developing.
River area, address 330, Watertown areaWatertown Police on scene requesting EMS transport on State Route 12
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police were on scene at ███ State Route 12 requesting EMS for patient transport. Cross streets listed as Crane Lane and Olmsted Drive. Fire/EMS Dispatch confirmed the address as ███ State Route 12 at 21:12. Details on the nature of the incident and patient condition remain limited and are being updated.
███ State Route 12 (Crane Lane & Olmsted Drive), WatertownEMS on scene at senior housing for reported fall with possible head injury in Watertown area
Radio traffic at 21:07 indicated Evansville Ambulance was dispatched to ███ Shell Ave, Apartment ███ (Milttown Senior Housing) for a 75-year-old male reportedly fallen from bed with possible head injury. Fire/EMS units responded and were on scene as of 21:10. Details on the patient's condition and transport status remain limited and are being updated.
███ Shell Ave, Apartment ███ (Milttown Senior Housing), WatertownLift-assist call at Superior Street apartment — scene clearing
Radio traffic indicated Engine 3 and EMS dispatched to ███ Superior Street, Apartment ███ in Watertown for a reported female who had fallen and possible lift-assist situation. Units reported on scene. Later transmissions indicated EMS was clearing the scene and a patient refusal was documented. Status remains developing pending final disposition.
███ Superior Street, Apartment ███, WatertownEMS transports patient from Country View Apartments to Carthage Hospital
Radio traffic at 21:21–21:22 indicated EMS units were dispatched to ███ East Church Street at Country View Apartments in Watertown for a reported lift-assist request from a 71-year-old female. At 21:30, radio traffic indicated an EMS unit was en route to Crouse Hospital for transport. At 21:35, radio traffic indicated EMS unit 6391 had arrived at Carthage Hospital with the patient. Transport and hospital destination details are still being clarified.
███ East Church Street (Country View Apartments), Watertown, WatertownFire & Alarms
5Business alarm at Cape Vincent Village Office — cleared
Radio traffic indicated a business alarm dispatch to the Cape Vincent Village Office on East Joseph Street. Units were dispatched and en route. One unit noted that a similar alarm at the location was determined to be a false alarm the previous day. At 05:44, radio traffic indicated the scene was clear.
East Joseph Street, Cape Vincent Village Office, Cape VincentAlarm investigation at Garland Beer Works, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police units were dispatched to a reported alarm at Garland Beer Works (███ Hoke Street, Watertown) around 02:55 after motion was detected on a stairway. Units arrived on scene and were investigating; later transmissions indicated units were checking for a key holder to respond. No new substantive radio traffic received; incident remains under investigation with details limited.
███ Hoke Street, WatertownAlarm at Washington High School
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported audible alarm at Washington High School (Washington Street location, self-entrance) in Watertown. At 02:12, dispatch radio traffic suggested a key holder may be contacted to request cancellation of the alarm. No confirmation of building entry, all-clear, or alarm resolution has been received. Status being monitored.
Washington High School, Washington Street, WatertownAudible alarm at Samaritan Magnetic Imaging Center — all clear
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported audible alarm at the Samaritan Magnetic Imaging Center employee entrance at ███ Washington Street in Watertown. Latest EMS transmissions indicate the alarm was cleared and units are returning to service, with no incident noted.
███ Washington Street, Samaritan Magnetic Imaging Center, WatertownAlarm dispatch to CECOM Federal Credit Union, State Street
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported alarm at CECOM Federal Credit Union on State Street. Sheriff traffic at 23:22–23:26 referenced handling alarms and a key holder responding. Units appear to have cleared and returned to service by 23:26. Details remain limited and being updated.
CECOM Federal Credit Union, State Street, WatertownTraffic & Vehicle
5Multi-vehicle crash on State Route 3 near Carthage – scene cleared
Radio traffic indicated a two-vehicle crash on State Route 3 near Carthage at the intersection of Crowder Road and Loop Road in the Town of Wilna. Scanner traffic suggested possible deer involvement. Fire/EMS dispatch radio traffic provided details indicating airbag deployment and fluids leaking at the scene. At least one person was reportedly transported from Carthage Area Hospital en route to SUNY Upstate Medical University. Additional radio traffic indicated one unit reported a patient refusal. Later transmissions suggested both vehicles were being removed from the scene and fire/EMS units were clearing, with a courtesy transport being arranged. Carthage Fire, National Bridge Fire, and Carthage Ambulance units responded.
State Route 3 at Crowder Road / Loop Road, Town of Wilna / Carthage areaVehicle stop — Taco Bell parking lot off Route 11, subject reportedly left property
Radio traffic indicated Jefferson County Sheriff's unit 4551107 initiated a vehicle stop near a Taco Bell parking lot just off Route 11 at approximately 22:20. An Oklahoma-plated vehicle was reportedly involved. At 22:25, unit 4551107 reported the vehicle as a Sonnet, Texas, with a driver's license check underway. At 22:27, dispatch reported a New York Class C driver's license valid through 2031 out of Texas. At 22:12, unit 4591005 advised that 'checks are negative.' At 22:34, unit 4551121 reported that the subject has left the property.
Taco Bell parking lot, off Route 11, Watertown areaUnits dispatched to a reported call at location 118
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police unit 4541916 cleared from a previous call and reported en route to a location at 118 at approximately 22:35. Unit 4591003 offered to add the unit to the call, and unit 4541916 confirmed affirmative. The nature of the call remains unclear; details are limited and being updated.
118 (address pending clarification), WatertownWatertown Police traffic stop on East Main Street — vehicle documentation checks completed
Radio traffic from 21:14–21:17 indicated Watertown Police conducting a traffic stop on East Main Street of a black Nissan Rogue with New York plate ███. During the stop, officers conducted documentation checks confirming the plate was valid (expiring 2028) and the registered owner documentation was also valid (expiring 2029). No violations were noted during the checks. The stop appeared to conclude around 21:17. Details on the original reason for the stop remain limited.
East Main Street, Watertown, WatertownOfficer-initiated traffic stop with male on bicycle in Watertown; identity checks conducted
Radio traffic at 21:03 indicated a Watertown Police unit was out with a male on a bicycle in the Watertown area. Between 21:05 and 21:08, officers conducted background checks on the individual. Radio traffic indicated checks showed a non-driver ID with suspended status, while NTICS showed records on file and local checks were negative. Identity information was relayed during the stop. Details on the reason for the initial stop and any enforcement action remain limited and are being updated.
300 block, Watertown (unspecified street), WatertownBy the numbers
33 total callsWatertown was the busiest, with 25 calls logged. The rest were spread across Watertown area, Mansville area, Town of Wilna / Carthage area and Cape Vincent.
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