What happened overnight across Jefferson County
Emergency crews logged 34 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
12Heavy multi-unit response with patient injury — ongoing
Radio traffic indicated a heavy multi-unit response in Jefferson County with one person reportedly in custody and a patient injury reported. EMS was dispatched and arrived on scene. Fire and EMS units confirmed patient contact and transport decision. Details remain very limited and are being updated.
Jefferson County (specific location not yet specified), Jefferson CountyPsychiatric emergency on State Route 12 — all-units emergency traffic
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported psychiatric emergency on State Route 12 in the area of ███, with a suicidal subject reported earlier. All Jefferson County patrols were placed on emergency traffic only. EMS resources were staged and ready to respond. Unit 7491 was later cleared from standby and re-tasked to patrol support. Details remain limited and are being updated.
State Route 12, area of ███, Watertown areaUnits dispatched to trespass on Gill Street — address clarified
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD units were dispatched to an 11-18 (trespass) call at approximately 05:01. A neighbor reportedly called to report three or four subjects entering a vacant residence on Gill Street. At 05:14:12, radio traffic indicated the address was changed to ███ Gill Street. No update on whether subjects remain on scene or have been located. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Gill Street, WatertownDomestic incident in Watertown — juveniles returned, scene cleared
Radio traffic indicated Unit 4541908 reported that juveniles have been returned and requested the incident file be cleared, with the unit going clear at 23:16. The domestic incident that prompted initial dispatch of Units 4541916 and 4541908 appears to have been resolved. Details remain limited from available transmissions.
Watertown area (specific address not confirmed), WatertownUnits on scene of reported disturbance at ███ West Main Street, Apartment ███
Radio traffic indicated dispatch received a report of a disturbance at ███ West Main Street, Apartment ███ in Watertown. Unit 4541905 was initially en route at 22:47. Subsequent transmissions show multiple units responding and operating in the area, with radio traffic indicating the caller was described as increasingly uncooperative. Units have been positioned in the Franklin Street and public square area, and dispatch traffic suggests an advocate may have been requested to respond. NCIC checks on involved parties returned negative results. No new traffic on this incident in the current transmission batch. Details remain limited and incident status is ongoing.
███ West Main Street, Apartment ███, WatertownDisturbance reported at Curtis Apartments, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported disturbance at Curtis Apartments, ███ West Main Street, apartment ███, Watertown. One caller reportedly stated that a male (identified as ███ in radio traffic) was screaming in the parking lot. Radio traffic later indicated the male was back inside the building. Details are limited and being updated.
███ West Main Street, apartment ███ (Curtis Apartments), WatertownPossible burglary call on State Route 3 — alarm likely triggered by wildlife
Radio traffic from Sheriff Dispatch indicated units were dispatched to a possible burglary in progress at ███ State Route 3. A caller not on scene reported motion-detection cameras being triggered at a garage door and rear of the house. A follow-up caller subsequently recontacted dispatch and stated that camera footage showed a skunk, which may have triggered the alarm or ring camera. Dispatch reminded responding units to use caution. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ State Route 3, LeRayUnits dispatched to a reported trespass on West Main
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD units were dispatched to a reported trespass at ███ West Main around 00:51. Dispatch traffic mentioned a person on a side deck with a ramp, possibly identified as a subject of interest. Officers were noted en route to the location. No new relevant transmissions in this pass. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ West Main, WatertownRetail theft reported at Stewart's convenience store
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported shoplifting incident at a Stewart's location. One person was reportedly described as a white male wearing a red pants, gray hoodie, and gray/tan baseball hat, reportedly seen leaving on a bicycle with merchandise approximately 5–10 minutes prior to the report. Details are limited and being updated.
Stewart's (convenience store), WatertownPossible animal strike / property damage call, Cartier Property area, Route 3
Sheriff dispatch traffic indicated units responding to a reported incident involving a deer at or near Cartier Property on Route 3 in the county. Radio traffic suggested the incident occurred approximately one mile from a reported location, the deer ran off, and a caller was expected to be waiting at an address. Limited details available; units may still be operating. Being updated.
Cartier Property, Route 3, County areaInjured fox removed from Pearl Street Bridge roadway
Radio traffic indicated units responded to a report of an injured fox in the roadway on Pearl Street Bridge at approximately 22:56. Unit 4541907 subsequently reported that the fox was removed from the roadway, and advised DPW that the corner of Pearl and Factory Street would be clear. The animal's condition and final disposition are unknown from available traffic.
Pearl Street Bridge / Pearl and Factory Street intersection, WatertownSheriff unit en route to Coffee Street, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated a Sheriff unit was dispatched and en route to an address on Coffee Street in Watertown. The exact address and nature of the call were not specified; units indicated they would provide details upon arrival.
Coffee Street, Watertown, WatertownSuspicious & Welfare
8Mental health matter, West Main — male transported
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to ███ West Main, Apartment ███, Watertown, for a reported mental health concern involving a male subject at approximately 05:56. At 06:03, radio traffic suggested one male was being transported from the scene. No further updates received. Details remain limited and are being updated as information becomes available.
███ West Main, Apt. ███, WatertownWelfare check at ███ Ohio Street, Apartment ███ — child locked in apartment
Radio traffic at 05:18 indicated a welfare check at ███ Ohio Street, Apartment ███ in Watertown. A caller reportedly stated that a father was knocking on the door attempting to gain entry, with a 3-year-old child inside the residence. The child has reportedly been refusing entry and running around outside the building throughout the night. Watertown PD units were dispatched and actively responding. No new incident-related traffic since last pass; current transmission batch consists of routine administrative radio checks and unit status updates with unintelligible or no-content speech. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Ohio Street, Apartment ███, WatertownUnits dispatched to a reported suspicious person on State Route 37
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to State Route 37 for a reported suspicious person. According to scanner transmissions, a resident reportedly heard someone possibly attempting to enter a garage on the property. Details remain limited and the situation is being updated.
State Route 37, Jefferson CountyProperty check at ███ Prospect Street, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated a unit was dispatched to conduct a property check at ███ Prospect Street in Watertown. The property check appears to have been completed; units have cleared the scene. Limited additional details available.
███ Prospect Street, WatertownVehicle check requested at Paisanos/Clayton area
Radio traffic indicated a unit was dispatched to conduct a vehicle check at a location in the Paisanos and Clayton area. Details are limited and being updated.
Paisanos and Clayton area, WatertownSuspicious UTV activity on Eastern Boulevard — area check completed
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police and Jefferson County Sheriff units were dispatched to check the 200 block of Eastern Boulevard for a UTV reportedly going up and down the street repeatedly. Sheriff dispatch cleared both units associated with the call at approximately 01:04, suggesting the area check was completed and no further action was warranted.
200 block Eastern Boulevard, WatertownWelfare check at ███ Clinton Street, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD units were dispatched to ███ Clinton Street, Watertown for a welfare check on a resident at that address. EMS was reported standing by in the area. Transmissions from 22:09–22:11 indicated units were on scene and the scene was secure. No new traffic has arrived since the last update.
███ Clinton Street, WatertownSuspicious complaint on North Hamilton Street, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported suspicious complaint on North Hamilton Street, Watertown. One person was reportedly involved in an incident where a female allegedly took his vape and put something in it. No new traffic received since initial dispatch. Details remain limited and are being updated.
North Hamilton Street, WatertownMedical & EMS
7Medical call at Midtown Towers; patient transported
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Fire Department Engine 2 was dispatched to a reported alarm at Midtown Towers, ███ Mechanic Street in Watertown. Fire units reported a female at the front door with reported difficulty breathing and what was described as blood in vomit. EMS Operations subsequently dispatched a priority 1 unit to the scene for a 68-year-old female with reported coffee ground-like emesis. EMS transmission indicated a unit was transporting a patient. Subsequent EMS traffic indicated Control 4 was out of service and units were returning to station. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Mechanic Street, Midtown Towers, WatertownEMS transport in progress from South Meadow Street medical call
Radio traffic indicated EMS units were dispatched to a reported medical call at South Meadow Street (upstairs) for a 60-year-old female. Updated transmissions suggest one patient was being transferred to Basic Life Support (BLS) care. Most recent EMS traffic from 00:58–00:59 indicates units remain actively engaged with patient care and transport operations. No updates received in latest transmission batch. Details remain limited and being updated.
South Meadow Street (upstairs), WatertownEMS unit responding to ███ State Street for medical evaluation
Radio traffic indicated EMS unit 32 was dispatched and responded to ███ State Street with police on scene, reportedly requesting medical evaluation for a male subject possibly on drugs. No further information was available at time of transmission.
███ State Street, WatertownMedical call for respiratory distress, Curtis Apartments
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Fire Department Engine 3 was dispatched to Curtis Apartments (Department 122) at ███ West Main Street for a reported 75-year-old male with COPD experiencing shortness of breath. EMS units were reportedly responding to the scene. No new traffic since 04:04; details remain limited and being updated.
███ West Main Street, Apt. ███ (Curtis Apartments), WatertownUnits dispatched to a reported medical alarm activation on Paddock Street
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Fire Department and EMS units were dispatched to a reported medical alarm activation at ███ Paddock Street around 00:59. Dispatch traffic noted an attempted key holder with no answer; alarm was triggered from the console. Units were en route to investigate. No updates received in latest transmission batch. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ Paddock Street, WatertownEMS unit transported patient to Carthage Hospital from North Carolina area
Radio traffic indicated an EMS unit (6392) arrived at Carthage Hospital at 22:42. The transport originated from the North Carolina area of Watertown. Watertown PD unit 4541910 had been en route to Saint Mary's Catholic Hospital with an individual; this traffic suggests arrival or transport completion. Full details of the patient's condition and nature of call remain limited.
North Carolina area / Carthage Hospital, WatertownEMS unit 7491 arrived at Samaritan Medical Center with patient transport
Radio traffic indicated EMS unit 7491 was dispatched and en route, reportedly transporting a patient to Samaritan Medical Center (S&C). Updated transmissions confirm unit 7491 arrived at the facility. Patient condition and transport details remain limited and are being updated.
Samaritan Medical Center area, WatertownFire & Alarms
1Field fire response — unit transporting patient to Carthage
Radio traffic indicated fire/EMS units responded to a reported field fire in the 6392/LZ area. At 22:30, dispatch traffic referenced unit 6392 transporting a patient to Carthage hospital, suggesting medical evaluation or treatment was required on scene. The exact location, fire extent, and nature of the patient's condition remain limited and are being updated.
6392/LZ area, Northern New York (location specifics limited)Traffic & Vehicle
6Motorcycle crash on State Route 12; operator reportedly departed scene
Radio traffic from Sheriff Dispatch indicated units responded to a reported motorcycle turned over on State Route 12 near ███ State Route 12. A caller reported the incident and stated the operator may be an individual known to the caller with whom there have been prior conflicts. The operator was reportedly described as intoxicated. Sheriff units were dispatched to the scene. A follow-up caller recontacted dispatch and stated that a neighbor's son assisted the motorcycle operator in righting the bike, after which the male operator reportedly left the scene headed toward Watertown with no description provided. Details remain limited and being updated.
State Route 12 near ███ State Route 12, Watertown areaUnits dispatched to reported incident on Gill Street, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD units were dispatched to an address on Gill Street, apartment ███ in Watertown. Subsequent transmissions suggest units may have cleared the scene or concluded initial response. Limited details remain available and the nature of the incident is still unclear.
███ Gill Street, Apt ███, WatertownDisabled vehicle handled on Main Avenue, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police units responded to a report of a disabled vehicle on Main Avenue near West Main Street in Watertown. Traffic between 02:50 and 03:10 suggests units were on-scene, coordinated roadside assistance (Five City Roadside was en route approximately five minutes out at 02:55), and the matter appears to have been resolved. Units cleared and returned to service during the transmission window. No injuries or hazards were reported.
Main Avenue near West Main Street, WatertownWatertown PD conducting vehicle stops in city
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Police units conducted one or more vehicle stops in the city with license and documentation checks in progress. At least one vehicle operator's CDL (commercial driver's license) was reportedly valid but expired in 2020. Details remain limited.
Watertown city, WatertownVehicle stop, Water Street and Factory — license records check completed
Radio traffic indicated units initiated a vehicle stop at the corner of Water Street and Factory, Watertown at approximately 21:36. At 21:39–21:40, dispatch radio traffic indicated the driver's license was verified as valid, issued out of Ohio with no New York license on file, and valid through 2027. Details remain limited and are being updated.
Water Street and Factory, Watertown, WatertownUnits dispatched to reported call at Creekwood Drive apartment, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated units were en route to a reported call at ███ Creekwood Drive, apartment ███, Watertown. No new traffic received since initial dispatch. Details of the nature of the call remain limited and are being updated.
███ Creekwood Drive, apartment ███, WatertownBy the numbers
34 total callsWatertown was the busiest, with 27 calls logged. The rest were spread across Watertown area, Northern New York (location specifics limited), County area and LeRay.
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