What happened overnight across Jefferson County
Emergency crews logged 43 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
11Assault in Antwerp village — vehicle pursuit and law enforcement response ongoing
Radio traffic indicated Jefferson County Sheriff units responded to a reported assault at ███ Mechanic Street in the village of Antwerp. Follow-up dispatch traffic indicated an injured party was reportedly on scene and EMS was dispatched to provide medical assistance. Units reportedly requested additional patrol assistance due to an injured party in the village. New dispatch traffic suggested a vehicle stop was ordered near the Antwerp Town Court. At 00:16–00:17, dispatch radio traffic indicated a vehicle (reported as a 2007 Chrysler, gold in color) was being run and units were instructed to have the vehicle stop. At 00:18–00:19, dispatch radio traffic indicated units were running a driver's license check on an occupant. At 00:20–00:21, dispatch traffic indicated law enforcement was advising units to allow the vehicle to proceed around a corner and indicated the occupant's status was being checked; radio traffic suggested units would return to the scene once the status was obtained. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Mechanic Street / Academy Street area, Antwerp Town Court vicinity, AntwerpDomestic incident; female reportedly driving intoxicated on Wardwell Street / US Route 11
Radio traffic indicated a domestic incident at ███ Wardwell Street in Watertown. A caller reported his girlfriend had been involved in a domestic disturbance and may be located at the address. Radio traffic also indicated the female is reportedly driving a 2018 Range Rover and may be intoxicated, possibly heading toward a residence on US Route 11. Units were dispatched to investigate. Details are limited and being updated.
███ Wardwell Street / US Route 11, WatertownSubject armed with machete on sidewalk near Bridge Street and East Main Street, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD units responded to a reported incident involving a subject armed with a machete in the area of Bridge Street and East Main Street. According to dispatch, a caller initially reported one male chasing another male with a machete. The suspect was described as wearing a white hoodie; the other male reportedly wearing a bluish hoodie and darker pants. Units confirmed no vehicle was involved. A subsequent Watertown PD transmission indicated the machete was reportedly left on the sidewalk in the area. No new updates received in latest radio traffic. Details remain limited and are being updated.
Bridge Street and East Main Street, WatertownPossible domestic incident reported on Lillian Ave, second floor
Radio traffic indicated a caller reported hearing loud noise and a possible domestic situation at ███ Lillian Ave in Watertown, second floor. Units were dispatched to investigate. No further details provided at this time. Details are limited and being updated.
███ Lillian Ave, second floor, WatertownDisturbance reported at Factory Street — rocks thrown at windows
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported disturbance at ███ Factory Street, lower apartment, in Watertown. Callers reportedly stated that people have been throwing rocks at windows for approximately 30 minutes. An interview was reportedly requested. Details remain limited and are being updated.
███ Factory Street, lower apartment, WatertownDisturbance at ███ Williams Street, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police dispatch received a report of a disturbance at ███ Williams Street at 00:41, with a caller reporting people running in and out of an apartment, slamming doors, and talking loudly. Units were dispatched to the location and positioned at or near the address to make contact with individuals. No further updates received. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Williams Street, WatertownDeceased deer reported on northbound roadway
Radio traffic indicated a deceased deer near the guide rail on a northbound lane. Units were notified to contact the Department of Transportation regarding removal. Details are limited and being updated.
northbound lane (guide rail), Watertown areaSubject reportedly departed trespass scene on Emerson Street
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD units responded to a reported trespass at ███ Emerson Street. A subject in a light-colored jacket, grey pants, and hat was observed near the garage area via remote camera. The caller recontacted dispatch and reported the male subject left the camera view and reportedly departed the area in an unknown direction. No further incident-related transmissions have been received. Details remain limited and are being updated.
███ Emerson Street, WatertownDog control requested by Watertown PD unit
Radio traffic indicated a Watertown Police unit requested dog control respond to an officer's location at 00:19. Details remain limited and being updated.
Watertown Police unit location (unspecified), WatertownAnimal complaint — dog in window at High Street address
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police received a report of a dog reportedly stuck in or frequently appearing in a window at a residence across from ███ High Street, with the animal barking and howling. Radio traffic noted two dogs were in the residence and no one had reportedly been home since approximately 9 a.m. Units were dispatched to the location. Details are limited and being updated.
Across from ███ High Street, WatertownSheriff units dispatched to reported disturbance at USR 11
Radio traffic indicated Sheriff Dispatch units were dispatched to a reported disturbance at USR 11 around 21:07. Unit 4551122 appeared to respond or acknowledge. Limited details available at this time.
USR 11, Jefferson CountySuspicious & Welfare
11Female subject tracked on Route 11 near Old Hallett's area / Jefferson Estate domestic incident
Radio traffic indicated Sheriff dispatch units were responding to a domestic incident at Jefferson Estate. Earlier transmissions at 03:45 reported a caller's girlfriend allegedly broke into the house after being locked out, breaking a window to gain entry and was reported as highly agitated. Updated radio traffic at 03:49–03:50 indicated a female subject was reportedly on foot heading north on Route 11 toward Old Hallett's area, described as wearing a neon yellow hoodie and black leggings. Later transmissions at 04:07–04:08 indicated Sheriff units were tracking the female subject. No new operational updates received in current transmission batch. Details remain limited and are being updated.
Route 11 / Old Hallett's area / Jefferson Estate, Jefferson / Watertown areaWelfare check/voluntary 941 call in Jefferson County; subject reportedly transported
Radio traffic indicated a Sheriff's Deputy (Unit 4551117) and Watertown PD units responded to a reported voluntary 941 welfare check in Jefferson County around 05:17. Units 4541905 and another officer reportedly transported a subject back to a residential location (starting reference ███) at approximately 05:12. A later transmission at 05:09 indicated one unit changed a call status to a property check and cleared (code 37). The subject was reportedly expressing feeling unsafe and unwanted; units provided welfare assistance and transportation. Details remain limited and are being updated.
Jefferson County (specific address not transmitted), Jefferson CountyWelfare check — caller refusing to exit residence in Watertown
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police units responded to a welfare check at a residence in Watertown. Dispatch attempted to contact the caller and requested units try to have the caller step outside. A records check was run. Radio traffic indicated the caller was re-contacted but is not willing to come outside. No new traffic related to this incident in the current pass. Details remain limited and are being updated.
Watertown residence, WatertownWelfare check / callback at ███ Duke Street — resolved
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to ███ Duke Street earlier this morning for a welfare check. As of 06:13, Sheriff's Office radio traffic noted that an advocate was present at the scene and that the parties involved agreed to leave each other alone for the day. The scene has been cleared and units returned to service.
███ Duke Street, WatertownWelfare check at ███ Oxford Street, Carthage
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported welfare check at ███ Oxford Street in Carthage. No further updates received. Details are limited and being updated.
███ Oxford Street, CarthageEMS response to Watertown Public Safety Building — medical matter concluded
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD requested EMS response to the police station (███ Waterman Drive, Watertown) at approximately 04:14. EMS transmissions at 04:16–04:18 indicated units responding to the public safety building for a reported non-emergency medical matter. Later EMS traffic at 04:18 indicated Unit 4526624 was back in service and advised of a discharge from S&C going to Summit Village. The original disturbance call at ███ Mechanic Street involving intoxicated males in a white Jeep Cherokee appears to have concluded with at least one subject brought to or presenting at the station, and the medical matter has been resolved.
███ Waterman Drive / Watertown Public Safety Building, WatertownUnits dispatched to report of suspicious shopping cart on Route 190
Radio traffic indicated a Jefferson County Sheriff unit reported a suspicious shopping cart on Route 190 near Teal Drive under the I-81 overpass and requested dispatch notation. Details remain limited and being updated.
Route 190 near Teal Drive, I-81 overpass area, Watertown areaWelfare check, North Main Street, West Carthage — scene cleared
Radio traffic at 23:18 indicated a welfare check was requested for North Main Street in the Village of West Carthage. Units 14304037 and 14304036 were dispatched and responded. At 23:26, Unit 14905274 transmitted that units 3-6 to 3-7 could disregard the call and that the subject was located on scene, indicating the welfare check concluded.
North Main Street, West Carthage, West CarthageSheriff units assisting mental health check at Taylor Road
Radio traffic indicated Jefferson County Sheriff units were dispatched to assist with a mental health check at ███ Taylor Road. At 22:13, dispatch confirmed the address and units indicated they would meet at the location. One unit requested additional assistance; dispatch then asked if an additional unit was needed. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Taylor Road, Jefferson CountyProperty check — filming room at park location in Watertown
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police requested to open a property check on a filming room at a park location in Watertown. Details are limited and are being updated.
Park filming room, WatertownUnits dispatched to a reported open door in Watertown — situation resolved
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police units were dispatched to a reported open door near City Hall in Watertown. One unit reported the situation and dispatch set City Hall Patrol to emergency traffic only. At 21:30, dispatch cleared patrols to resume normal radio traffic, indicating the incident was resolved.
City Hall area, Watertown, WatertownMedical & EMS
12EMS dispatched to County Route 32 for pediatric seizure
Radio traffic at 22:40 indicated Evans Mills Ambulance was dispatched to address 2169 on County Route 32 for a reported 2-year-old male experiencing convulsions/seizure. No further traffic received since initial dispatch. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ County Route 32, Evans Mills areaMale with head injury at Pearl Street Pub — conscious and alert
Radio traffic indicated EMS Medic 2 was dispatched around 02:00 to ███ Pearl Street (Pearl Street Pub) in Watertown for a reported male, approximately 20 years old, who fell and struck his head. Initial radio traffic indicated the male was unconscious but breathing. Subsequent EMS transmissions at 02:02 indicated the patient regained consciousness and was alert and responding appropriately. No new radio traffic on this incident since last update. Transport status not yet confirmed. Details limited and being updated.
███ Pearl Street (Pearl Street Pub), WatertownCar versus pedestrian on Mill Street in Watertown — scene cleared
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported car-versus-pedestrian accident on Mill Street near Hill Street and Main Avenue in Watertown, with one person reportedly injured. Watertown Fire Department Engine 3 and Rescue were dispatched; Rescue was later cancelled with Engine 3 handling the scene. At 01:08:42, EMS Operations radio traffic indicated the scene was clear and the call was cancelled by fire, suggesting the incident has concluded.
Mill Street near Hill Street and Main Avenue, WatertownEMS transported patient from reported Meadows medical emergency
Radio traffic indicated EMS units responded to a reported medical emergency in the Meadows area where one person was reportedly experiencing difficulty breathing and chest pain and was unable to speak. Radio traffic suggested one person was reportedly transported to an area facility. Details remain limited and being updated.
Meadows area, WatertownEMS dispatched to Public Safety Building for pregnant woman evaluation
Radio traffic at 22:47 indicated Watertown Police requested EMS respond to the Public Safety Building (███ Waterman Drive) for a female approximately three and a half months pregnant requesting evaluation. Radio traffic at 22:48 confirmed dispatch of a unit to the Public Safety Building for the pregnant woman. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Waterman Drive (Public Safety Building), WatertownEMS on scene at Superior Street medical call
Radio traffic indicated EMS units were dispatched to ███ Superior Street for a report of altered mental status involving a male patient. At 21:15, EMS Operations transmitted clinical information suggesting patient confusion, no history of strokes, but patient reportedly appearing gray in color at the time. Treatment reportedly initiated. Details remain limited and are being updated.
███ Superior Street, WatertownEMS on scene for 9-month-old breathing difficulty at Pine Drive
Radio traffic indicated Black River Ambulance units were dispatched to ███ Pine Drive, Building ███ (Roger Road & Weldon Lane) for a reported breathing problem involving a 9-month-old. At 21:09, units reported arriving on scene with ALS (Advanced Life Support) personnel noted en route. Limited clinical details available; being updated.
███ Pine Drive, Building ███ (Roger Road & Weldon Lane), WatertownEMS response to Huntington Street medical call — patient care concluded
Radio traffic indicated EMS units were dispatched to a priority 1 call on Huntington Street for an 18-year-old female reporting chest pain and difficulty breathing, possibly a panic attack, with a lip piercing done one week ago and numbness in the tongue noted. At 03:18, EMS Operations transmitted a divert instruction for a unit to respond to the priority 1 on Huntington Street. At 03:25, radio traffic indicated EMS was on scene. At 03:38, Watertown PD units asked whether EMS was needed, and responding units indicated EMS could disregard, suggesting the call was resolved without transport or further intervention.
Huntington Street, WatertownMedical call on Arsenal Street and Mount Washington — patient refusal reported
Radio traffic indicated a Watertown PD unit was dispatched to a reported alarm or call at Arsenal Street and Mount Washington. Fire/EMS units responded; dispatch traffic at 01:08–01:22 included Engine 3 en route and a rescue unit being cancelled. At 01:22, Jefferson 6193 (EMS) reported returning to service with a patient refusal. No further traffic on this incident has been received. Details remain limited.
Arsenal Street and Mount Washington, WatertownFall at ███ Highland Ave, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to ███ Highland Ave in Watertown for a report of a female who has fallen out of bed. Radio traffic indicated no injuries were reported at the scene. No further updates received since initial dispatch. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Highland Ave, WatertownEMS transport from Cemetery Road chest pain call to Samaritan Medical Center — patient arrived
Radio traffic at 22:45 indicated Unit 6492 arrived at Cemetery Road for a reported female experiencing chest pains. At 23:06, fire/EMS dispatch traffic confirmed Unit 6193 was transporting a patient to Samaritan Medical Center. At 23:26, fire/EMS dispatch traffic indicated Unit 6193 (Black River) had arrived at Samaritan Medical Center, completing the transport. Patient condition details remain limited and are being updated.
Cemetery Road to Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown areaEMS call — patient refusal in Watertown area
Radio traffic indicated an EMS unit responded to a call and reported back to service with a patient refusal. A unit was marked available at 21:47. Limited details are available and are being updated.
Watertown area, WatertownFire & Alarms
4Fire alarm with carbon monoxide detection on Breen Street; unknown cause for activation
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Fire Department units were dispatched to a fire alarm at ███ Breen Street with carbon monoxide activation. Later transmissions reported Engine 3 units were on scene. Fire department radio traffic referenced carbon monoxide detection in Bedroom 3. As of 03:27, units reported Bedroom 3 was clear and were receiving no meter readings in that area, with units continuing to check other areas of the residence. As of 03:34, dispatch transmissions indicated unknown cause for activation. Details remain limited and are being updated.
███ Breen Street, WatertownFire alarm activation at ███ Tamarack Drive, Apartment ███, West Carthage
Radio traffic indicated a fire alarm activation dispatch to ███ Tamarack Drive, Apartment ███, in the West Carthage / Gray Bend area near County Road 45 and North Broad Street. Callers initially requested lights and sirens, then updated to request no lights and no sirens. Jefferson Fire units (24-1) and unit 4903 responded. Unit 4903 was reportedly showing West Carthage available with a faulty battery. No new updates received in this transmission batch. Details remain limited and are being updated.
███ Tamarack Drive, Apartment ███, West CarthageAudible alarm at bank, Washington Street — no further action
Radio traffic at 01:33–01:34 indicated Watertown PD units responding to a reported audible alarm at a bank on Washington Street (███ Washington). Unit 4591003 reported the alarm showing audible and noted the back door. At 01:39, unit 4591003 reported 'negative at this time,' suggesting no further police action required. No new traffic since last update; status unchanged.
███ Washington Street, WatertownFire alarm at Comstock complex — cleared, no fire found
Radio traffic indicated a fire alarm was activated at ███ Philadelphia Court North (South Main Street) in the Comstock complex, reportedly triggered by a smoke detector. Fire/EMS units responded and were on scene by 00:31. At 00:30, dispatch relayed a call from a resident who reportedly witnessed a van driving away after the alarm was activated; the van's involvement, if any, remained undetermined. At 00:51, Fire/EMS traffic indicated the complex had been checked, nothing was found, the alarm had been silenced, and maintenance would address it in the morning. Units were reported back in service.
███ Philadelphia Court North (South Main Street), Comstock complex, WatertownTraffic & Vehicle
5Vehicle stop on Franklin Street, Watertown — cleared
Radio traffic indicated a vehicle stop was initiated in the 200 block of Franklin Street near the Olympic Apartments in Watertown around 01:55. Units were on scene and conducted what appeared to be a license/registration check. Unit 4541906 reported clear at 01:58, indicating the stop had concluded.
200 block Franklin Street, WatertownVehicle stop on Maryland in Jackson — registration check completed
Radio traffic indicated a continuing vehicle stop on Maryland in Jackson involving Unit 1-0-7. Sheriff dispatch at 01:16–01:17 showed units requesting name checks on occupants; one occupant check returned no results in New York or Maryland records. A second name check using a driver license account number was initiated. At 01:16, a vehicle registration check returned affirmative results: a 2009 Chevy Silverado (blue) registered to a driver with valid license status. No further traffic on this stop has been received since 01:17. Details remain limited.
Maryland, Jackson area, JacksonVehicle stop on Washington Street near high school
Radio traffic at 22:35 indicated Watertown Police units conducted a vehicle stop on Washington Street at approximately 1300 block in connection with an earlier be-on-lookout for a recklessly driven vehicle in the area. No further traffic received since initial dispatch. Details remain limited and being updated.
1300 block Washington Street, WatertownVehicle stop — Jefferson County Sheriff
Radio traffic indicated a Jefferson County Sheriff unit initiated a vehicle stop. Limited details are available and are being updated.
Jefferson County, Jefferson CountyVehicle stop — Michigan Ave at State Street in Watertown
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police units conducted a vehicle stop at Michigan Ave and State Street in Watertown. Units reported checking a vehicle and running records on the operator and license plate. A New York plate (LAC 52583D621) was reported. NCIC records check returned negative, driver's license reported valid and expiring 2034; registration also valid expiring 2027. Details remain limited and are being updated.
Michigan Ave at State Street, WatertownBy the numbers
43 total callsWatertown was the busiest, with 29 calls logged. The rest were spread across Watertown area, West Carthage, Evans Mills area, Antwerp, Jackson, Jefferson / Watertown area and Carthage.
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