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
12Possible shooting at ███ Washington Street, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police units remained engaged at ███ Washington Street, Apartment ███, in Watertown following a report of a weapons display and possible shooting. As of 21:52, the caller reportedly stated she believed someone shot through her floor from above, heard a loud bang, and observed a hole in the floor. As of 22:04, units were conducting a search and checking a basement area on the south side of the building. Units were discussing obtaining camera footage from the location to assist the investigation. Full disposition, any evidence located, injuries, and current scene status remain limited and being updated.
███ Washington Street, Apartment ███, WatertownDomestic incident on Burns Avenue – EMS units clear scene
Radio traffic at 02:24 indicated EMS units operating on scene at a reported domestic disturbance on Burns Avenue, with fire and police also present. At 02:24, one EMS unit reported unable to proceed on scene and requested contact with solar station. By 02:24, EMS radio traffic indicated units were returning to quarters. The incident status and any outcomes remain unclear; details are limited and being updated.
Burns Avenue, WatertownDomestic incident and alarm activation, Academy Street / Washington Street, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported domestic situation on Academy Street in Watertown around 00:01. One transmission mentioned 'unknown weapon' and indicated two males and one female were reportedly involved. Watertown PD traffic at 00:01:26–00:01:35 indicated units responding to Academy Street and requested an avatar unit be placed on standby. Separate traffic at 00:11:06–00:11:07 indicated a check-the-welfare call at ███ South Pleasant Street that was cleared. Most recent traffic around 00:14–00:17 indicates units were on scene at a reported alarm activation at ███ Washington Street (imaging center), with the building checked and key holder contacted. Radio traffic from 00:19–00:26 indicates units cleared from the scene and units returning to service. Details remain limited.
Academy Street / ███ Washington Street, WatertownWatertown Fire requests city code inspector — Factory Street electrical investigation
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Fire Dispatch requested that city code representative respond to a location believed to be the ongoing electrical investigation at ███ Factory Street. At 23:26, dispatch reconfirmed the request for a city code representative to respond to the scene. Details are limited and being updated.
███ Factory Street, WatertownElectrical hazard isolated at Factory Street apartment
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Fire Department units at ███ Factory Street, Apartment ███ have isolated the live electrical wire hazard. At approximately 23:40, dispatch confirmed that power was shut off at the breaker for the affected wire, resolving the arcing condition discovered earlier. Engine 2 and Engine 3 were instructed to return from scene at approximately 23:41. The electrical investigation appears to be concluded.
███ Factory Street, Apartment ███, WatertownWatertown PD domestic incident follow-up at ███ Franklin Street
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police units remained engaged at ███ Franklin Street, Apartment ███, in Watertown following a reported domestic incident. As of 22:00, dispatch traffic suggested CID and ID units were responding, and radio traffic indicated a subject with a 412 (felony warrant) out of Franklin County was showing within local jurisdictions. Units were coordinating response and seeking direction on the subject's status. At 22:06, radio traffic indicated units had an occupant on scene. Full disposition, any arrests, injuries, and current scene status remain limited and being updated.
███ Franklin Street, Apartment ███, WatertownRepossession incident in lobby — location unspecified
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police units were dispatched to a reported repossession situation in a lobby. The incident location and current status remain unspecified. No new updates received.
Lobby (unspecified address), WatertownPolice activity at Morrison Street
Radio traffic at 02:30 indicated Watertown Police units were dispatched to a reported incident at ███ Morrison Street involving one male. Subsequent transmissions around 02:32–02:43 show units conducting field checks and database inquiries. The scene appeared to clear by approximately 02:43 with units returning to service. Details remain limited.
███ Morrison Street, WatertownDisturbance at 7-11 on Factory Street
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police units were dispatched to a 7-11 on Factory Street for a reported disturbance. One male was reportedly refusing to pay his total without entering a phone number for a deal, and two other individuals were reportedly beginning to cause issues. As of 01:50, dispatch traffic indicated the caller recontacted and no longer requested assistance. Details remain limited and being updated.
7-11, Factory Street, WatertownBroken electrical wire with arcing, Watertown – scene cleared
Radio traffic at 00:02:40–00:02:52 indicated Watertown Fire/EMS responded to a scene involving a broken electrical wire that was arcing. Power was reportedly secured, the scene was turned over to maintenance and codes, and command was terminated. Units were clear from the scene.
Watertown, WatertownSheriff units conducting follow-up at Court Street address
Radio traffic indicated Jefferson County Sheriff units were dispatched to ███ Court Street, Apartment ███, in Watertown for a follow-up. Details on the nature of the follow-up remain limited and being updated.
███ Court Street, Apartment ███, WatertownWatertown PD units positioning in Arsenal area parking lot
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police units were positioned or meeting in a parking lot in the Arsenal area. Details on the nature of the activity remain limited and being updated.
Arsenal area parking lot, WatertownSuspicious & Welfare
6Missing 14-year-old female from Creekwood, Apartment ███
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police units continue to coordinate response to locate a reportedly missing 14-year-old female from Creekwood, Apartment ███, described as having brown hair. At approximately 23:33, units were dispatched or coordinated in the Creekwood area in connection with the search. Direction of travel and current status remain unknown. Details are limited and being updated.
Creekwood, Apartment ███, WatertownSheriff units alerted for possible impaired driver in dark gray Ford Bronco
Radio traffic indicated Jefferson County Sheriff units were alerted to be on the lookout for a possible impaired driver operating a dark gray Ford Bronco (newer model). The call was reportedly transferred regarding a subject who appeared to be impaired and may have been asleep in the vehicle; subject reportedly left the area. Direction of travel and further details remain limited and being updated.
Area not specified, Jefferson CountyProperty check requested at ███ Prospect Street, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated a Watertown Police unit was dispatched to ███ Prospect Street for a property check. No new substantive updates since 03:50. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Prospect Street, WatertownProperty check requested at Thompson Park
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police units were requested to conduct a property check at Thompson Park. Details remain limited and being updated.
Thompson Park, WatertownSheriff's Deputy completes welfare check on Route 3; female declined services
Radio traffic indicated a Sheriff's Deputy was out with a male standing in front of Horizon Sea Route 3 at approximately 01:20. Subsequent transmissions suggested a female was present at the scene; units reported the subject was declining services and tow assistance, with the deputy returning to in-service status around 01:17. Details remain limited and are being updated.
Horizon Sea Route 3, Watertown areaUnits cleared from suspicious activity check, High Street area
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD Unit 1-1-3 was dispatched to investigate a report of suspicious activity on High Street around 22:26. At 22:37, unit 1-1-3 reported from the residence that it appeared clear with no signs of forced entry, and the unit was subsequently cleared from the scene. The nature of the original complaint and any further details remain limited.
High Street area, WatertownMedical & EMS
20Cardiac arrest patient on Marshall Place — transported to Station 19
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police and Fire Department units were dispatched for a reported cardiac arrest behind the Norco Building on Marshall Place. A male was reportedly found unresponsive and not breathing initially. As of 02:18, Watertown Fire Department units had arrived on scene and the patient was reportedly breathing. As of 02:19, radio traffic indicated the male was conscious and alert. Fire/EMS dispatch traffic at 02:19 indicated units were transporting to Station 19 (hospital). Engine 1, Rescue, and additional units responded to the scene. Details remain limited and being updated.
Marshall Place, behind Norco Building, WatertownOne-car MVA with injury on I-81 northbound at mile marker 147
Radio traffic indicated Adams Center Fire and South Jefferson Rescue were dispatched to a reported one-car motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle and deer on I-81 northbound at mile marker 147, near A1 Michael Road. One person was reportedly transported with an arm injury. Town of Watertown Ambulance and Fire unit 261 responded to the scene. EMS Operations traffic indicated a unit reporting mileage at SMC (likely Saint Mary's Hospital) and an ALS priority-two transport en route to SMC. Details remain limited and being updated.
I-81 northbound at mile marker 147, near A1 Michael Road, WatertownOne-vehicle MVA with injury on I-81 northbound at mile marker 147
Radio traffic indicated dispatch received a report of a one-vehicle motor vehicle accident involving a deer at mile marker 147 northbound on I-81, with one operator reportedly sustaining an arm injury. Units were dispatched including Adams Center Fire and South Jefferson Rescue. Medic 7 was assigned en route and radio traffic at 00:22 indicated Medic 7 was transporting to an identified medical facility (SMC 0023). Traffic at 00:34 indicated Medic 7 had arrived at S.O.C. and was out of service D4.9, suggesting the patient handoff was complete. Scene status and patient condition details remain limited and being updated.
Mile marker 147 northbound, I-81, Northern New York (I-81 corridor)17-year-old overdose on iron pills, County Route 53, Brownville
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported overdose in Brownville at County Route 53. A transmission at 23:58:09 noted the incident involved a 17-year-old female with a reported intentional overdose on iron pills. The patient was reportedly conscious at the time of earlier transmission. EMS traffic at 23:59:36–23:59:37 confirmed a 17-year-old female overdose on iron and directed units to stage away from the scene at County Route 53. New EMS transmissions at 00:01:02–00:01:15 confirmed units responding to address ███ County Route 53 with instruction to respond directly to the scene. Fire/EMS dispatch at 00:04:05 confirmed Town of Brownville First Responders second activation can now respond directly into the scene at ███ County Route 53 for a 17-year-old female with intentional overdose on iron pills, with scene location near crossroads of Reasoner Road, White Road, and Miller Road. Most recent transmissions from 00:11:15–00:11:35 indicate EMS units staging and preparing transport to a hospital. Details remain limited and are being updated.
███ County Route 53, BrownvilleMedical response ongoing at Olympic Apartments, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Fire Department and EMS units were dispatched to ███ Franklin Street, Olympic Apartments, Apartment ███ in Watertown for a reported subject complaining of chest pain and difficulty breathing. Fire/EMS units were reported on scene as of approximately 03:56. As of 04:26, units were reported arrived at the location. Watertown Ambulance and medic units continue response. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Franklin Street, Olympic Apartments, Apartment ███, WatertownMedical response at The Arc, State Street — unit back in service
Radio traffic indicated a Priority 2 medical response was dispatched to ███ State Street (The Arc facility) in Watertown for a reported female complaining of liver pain. Earlier radio traffic had indicated Watertown Fire Department units were dispatched for a telephone alarm reporting an unknown medical problem with a subject on the ground. Fire/EMS unit 6193 was reported back in service at approximately 04:04, indicating the call has concluded. Location is in the North Street, South Street, Pleasant Street, and California Street area.
███ State Street (The Arc facility), WatertownEMS unit transported patient from Arsenal Street
Radio traffic indicated EMS units were dispatched to Arsenal Street. Medic 4 was reportedly en route as of 02:18. As of 02:19, radio traffic indicated a unit was transporting a patient; transport-in was reported at 10-6. Details remain limited and being updated.
Arsenal Street, WatertownMedical call on County Route 29 — patient transported to FSB
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Fire Department and EMS units were dispatched to County Route 29 (near the intersection of Lyle Road and Bacon Road) for a reported 68-year-old male experiencing difficulty breathing. The patient was reportedly recovering from recent heart surgery. Engine 1 arrived on scene by 01:53, and Medic 7 followed. As of 02:09, EMS traffic indicated a patient being transported to FSB (likely Samaritan Medical Center) via ALS transport. Details remain limited and being updated.
County Route 29 (Lyle Road & Bacon Road), unincorporated Jefferson CountyMedical call, ███ Benton Street, Watertown — difficulty breathing
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Fire dispatch received a telephone alarm for Engine 3 at ███ Benton Street around 00:27 for a reported 69-year-old male with difficulty breathing. Units were dispatched and en route to the scene. EMS Operations traffic at 00:29 confirmed a priority-one response for a 69-year-old male with difficulty breathing, with a history of COPD and emphysema. At 00:29:33 and 00:29:34, EMS Operations traffic indicated 'We're done,' suggesting the call may be concluded, though patient transport status and final outcome remain under development.
███ Benton Street, WatertownEMS transport from Main Avenue medical call; units back in service
Radio traffic indicated EMS units were dispatched to ███ Main Avenue, Apartment ███, in Watertown for a 28-year-old female with reported back pain. Subsequent transmissions suggested units were attempting building access and one EMS unit was transporting a patient to hospital as an Advanced Life Support priority-2 call. Latest radio traffic indicated EMS units were returning to service between 21:19 and 21:29. Transport disposition and patient status remain limited and being updated.
███ Main Avenue, Apartment ███, WatertownMedical call for leg pain at ███ Mill Street, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated a Priority 2 medical response was dispatched to ███ Mill Street, apartment ███, Watertown for a reported 65-year-old female complaining of leg pain. Units were advised the patient states she is unable to move her leg and had surgery in May that has not healed. As of 04:20, an EMS unit was reported enroute to Carthage Area Hospital with a BLS Priority 2 transport. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Mill Street, Apartment ███, WatertownMedical response to Clinton Street, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated EMS units were dispatched to ███ Clinton Street in Watertown for a reported medical call involving a 58-year-old male. One dispatcher noted that contact was made and the individual stated he needed assistance but did not specify the nature of his condition. No new substantive updates since 03:51. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Clinton Street, WatertownSecond medical alarm activation at MAC Residence, State Route 283
Radio traffic indicated a second activation of a medical alarm at ███ State Route 283, Lot ███ (MAC Residence) in the Carthage area near the intersection of Routes 342 and ███ Corners Road. Black River Ambulance was dispatched to the reported medical alarm. This represents a second call to the same location. No new substantive updates since 03:50. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ State Route 283, Lot ███, CarthageFemale fall at State Route 12 — EMS cleared scene
Radio traffic indicated Glen Park First Responders responded to a reported female who had fallen at State Route 12 (County Route 51, between Crossroads and Wayside Drive). Medic 4 and additional EMS units were dispatched and on scene. Traffic around 03:35 indicated the scene was cleared and EMS units returned to service.
State Route 12 (County Route 51, between Crossroads and Wayside Drive), Glen Park / Northern Jefferson CountyLift-assist call, State Route 283 — unit 6193 back in service
Radio traffic indicated Black River Ambulance was dispatched to a reported lift-assist for a male resident unable to get up at a MAC residence, State Route 283, lot ███. At 01:07:56, Fire/EMS Dispatch issued a second activation for the same location with unit 6193 responding BLS. Unit 6193 arrived on scene at 01:13:41 and at 01:17:49–01:17:53 reported back in service from the call.
State Route 283, lot ███ (MAC residence), Northern New YorkEMS response to Clinton Street; patient transport status unclear
Radio traffic indicated EMS units were dispatched to ███ Clinton Street for a reported 60-year-old male complaining of back and collarbone pain. At approximately 23:10, EMS Operations traffic indicated the route was ending. Details are limited and being updated.
███ Clinton Street, WatertownEMS transported patient from Parker Street medical call to Samaritan Hospital
Radio traffic indicated EMS units were dispatched at priority 2 to ███ Parker Street, Watertown for a reported 55-year-old male. Units arrived on scene and one person was reportedly transported to Samaritan Medical Center (SMC) via BLS transport. Medic 2 was reportedly en route at 22:39 and transport was confirmed at 22:44. Details remain limited and incident status is being monitored.
███ Parker Street, WatertownEMS transport completed for sick person call, North Pole area
Radio traffic indicated EMS unit 6391 transported a patient from ███ Heather Acres Drive, Apartment ███, in the North Pole area (originally dispatched for a reported 39-year-old male complaining of rectal pain) across the hospital as of 22:29. Transport has been confirmed completed. Patient outcome and final disposition remain limited and being updated.
███ Heather Acres Drive, Apartment ███, North Pole areaEMS transport from stomach pain call, Carthage
Radio traffic indicated Carthage Ambulance was dispatched to ███ North School Street, Apartment ███, in the Village of Carthage for a male reportedly having stomach pain. Units were initially responding BLS with fire control on standby. As of 22:21, radio traffic suggested EMS unit 6391 was transporting the patient, with BLS unit 3271 also responding. At 22:47, unit 6391 was reported back in service at station. Transport and patient outcome remain limited and being updated.
███ North School Street, Apartment ███, CarthageEMS response to JCC security office for medical aid
Radio traffic indicated EMS units were dispatched Priority 2 to ███ Coffee Street (JCC), security office, for a female reportedly in her 60s who stated she had consumed cannabis and was not feeling well. As of 21:57–22:07, units were coordinating response and confirming location details. Units were on scene as of 22:07. Transport status and patient outcome remain limited and being updated.
███ Coffee Street, JCC Security Office, WatertownFire & Alarms
2Structure fire at Cold Creek Apartments — fire confirmed out, mutual aid released
Radio traffic indicated multiple fire departments responded to a reported grease fire on the stove at Cold Creek Apartments, Apartment ███, located at ███ State Route 12. Residents reportedly called back stating the fire may be out. Engine 2 and additional units were dispatched for scene verification and safety check. As of 04:53, radio traffic indicated the fire was out on scene. Mutual aid units from Rutland Fire and Black River Fire were released and returned to service.
███ State Route 12, Apartment ███, Cold Creek Apartments, WatertownFire alarm at Hospice of Jefferson County — activation in room ███, no fire showing
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Fire Department units were dispatched to Hospice of Jefferson County at ███ Goldthum Street for a reported fire alarm activation. The alarm was reportedly triggered by a smoke detector in the finance room (room ███). General Alarm response including Engine 2-3, Truck, and Rescue was dispatched. As of 02:15, dispatch traffic indicated Engine 2-2-3 was on scene investigating; activation noted in room ███ and units were preparing to reset the alarm. No fire was reported showing. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Goldthum Street, WatertownTraffic & Vehicle
5Evans Mills Ambulance dispatched to traffic crash at Fort Drum; call disregarded
Radio traffic indicated Evans Mills Ambulance was dispatched as mutual aid to Fort Drum to respond to a traffic crash with injuries at ███ 4th Armored Division Drive. Dispatch traffic at 22:26:20 indicated the call was disregarded. Details remain limited and are being updated.
███ 4th Armored Division Drive, Fort DrumVehicle stop on I-81 southbound south of Exit 30
Radio traffic indicated a sheriff unit initiated a vehicle stop on I-81 southbound south of the Exit 30 U-turn in Jefferson County. Limited dispatch traffic suggests the stop was in progress; no outcome or completion traffic has been received. Details remain limited and developing.
I-81 southbound, south of Exit 30 U-turn, Jefferson CountyVehicle stop near DMV in Sherman
Radio traffic indicated a sheriff's unit conducted a vehicle stop in front of the DMV in Sherman. A gray sedan with license plate ███ was reportedly involved. Dispatch traffic at 01:37 indicated units remained on scene. No further updates received; details remain limited.
DMV, Sherman, ShermanVehicle stop on Route 3 at Fabco Road — additional unit requested
Radio traffic indicated a vehicle stop was reported on Route 3 at Fabco Road. One unit initially advised to swing by if nearby; dispatch later requested an additional unit respond to the area to assist. Details remain limited and being updated.
Route 3 at Fabco Road, Watertown areaTraffic stop on Bradley St, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated a Watertown PD traffic stop was initiated at ███ Bradley St involving a vehicle with New York license plate. Partial vehicle and occupant information was transmitted. No new traffic on this incident in this pass; details remain limited and are being updated.
███ Bradley St, WatertownBy the numbers
45 total callsWatertown was the busiest, with 31 calls logged. The rest were spread across Carthage, Watertown area, North Pole area, Fort Drum, Brownville, Northern New York (I-81 corridor), Northern New York and Sherman.
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