What happened overnight across Jefferson County
Emergency crews logged 16 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
7Radio traffic indicated shooting report in Watertown
Watertown PD radio traffic at 22:11:12 indicated a unit reporting a shooting ('9-4, shooting'). Location and additional details are limited at this time. This is a developing situation.
Watertown, WatertownPossible armed subject at ███ West Main, apartment ███ — incident appears resolved
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD units were dispatched to ███ West Main, apartment ███, on a report of a subject reportedly inside with a possible handgun. Units heard screaming and the subject would not answer the door initially. Subsequent transmissions from 03:08 through 03:27 suggest units made contact and the incident appears to have been resolved; EMS units were also staged or involved in response. Recent traffic indicates units exchanging confirmations and routine wrap-up communications, suggesting scene clearance and no ongoing threat. Details remain limited and being updated.
███ West Main, apartment ███, WatertownFound property reported at Clear St address
Radio traffic indicated a found property complaint was opened for ███ Clear Street. Details are limited and being updated.
███ Clear Street, WatertownUnits dispatched to a reported larceny on Arsenal St
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported larceny at an address on Arsenal Street. Details are limited and being updated.
Arsenal St, WatertownHarassment complaint reported in Watertown
Radio traffic indicated a harassment complaint was reported in Watertown. Limited details are available at this time and information is being updated as it becomes available.
Watertown, WatertownUnits dispatched to reported complaint on Mill Street, Watertown
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported complaint on Mill Street in Watertown around 22:18. Multiple units from Sheriff, Watertown PD, and Fire/EMS engaged throughout the incident. Initial scanner traffic suggested activity related to a vehicle with damage (radio traffic indicated 'back of the toad is missing a front passenger's wheel'). Fire/EMS units arrived on scene. Later traffic indicated a possible license plate check in progress, with units discussing records related to Oklahoma. One person was reportedly transported to Alex Bay. Most recent transmissions from 23:00–23:01 appeared to show units clearing administrative details and wrapping scene operations. Further details are limited and being updated.
Mill Street, WatertownDomestic disturbance / roommate issue reported on City in Watertown
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported domestic disturbance on City in Watertown. One unit reported arguing was occurring at the scene. Later traffic suggested the incident involved a roommate issue and units were reportedly cleared from the scene.
City, WatertownSuspicious & Welfare
4Subject refusing to leave ER room ███ — Watertown PD response
Radio traffic from 03:04 indicated Watertown PD units were dispatched to a reported situation involving mounted subjects at Meredith, with follow-up traffic indicating a subject was reportedly refusing to leave ER room ███. No new transmissions related to this incident in the current pass. Details remain limited and being updated.
ER room ███ / Meredith area, WatertownPossible 910-913 incident reported near 120
Radio traffic indicated a possible 910-913 (suspicious activity/prowler) possibly occurring near 120. Limited details available at this time; status and specifics are developing.
Near 120, WatertownUnits dispatched to a reported welfare check at Midtown Towers
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to conduct a welfare check (C04) at Midtown Towers in Watertown. Details are limited and being updated.
Midtown Towers, WatertownWelfare check on Factory Street, Watertown — no contact made
Radio traffic indicated Watertown PD units were dispatched to ███ Factory Street in Watertown for a welfare check. A subsequent transmission noted that units arrived and no one answered the door. Later traffic suggested units cleared the scene and returned to service. Details remain limited.
███ Factory Street, WatertownMedical & EMS
2EMS responded to medical call at Sam Ephong, room ███
Radio traffic indicated EMS responding to a reported medical emergency at Sam Ephong, room ███. One unit reported arrival at 02:22. The call involved a 93-year-old female with possible stroke symptoms and speech difficulty. No additional traffic has updated this incident since last report. Details remain limited and are being updated.
Sam Ephong, room ███, WatertownMedical call on Old County Road 7
Radio traffic indicated fire/EMS units were dispatched to a reported difficulty breathing call on Old County Road 7. A 57-year-old male was reportedly involved. No new updates received in this transmission cycle. Details remain limited and being updated.
Old County Road 7, Watertown areaFire & Alarms
1Units dispatched to a reported alarm on Cottesfield Road
Radio traffic indicated a unit was dispatched to a reported alarm activation on Cottesfield Road in a highly residential area. No subsequent traffic has clarified the status of this call. Details remain limited and are being updated.
Cottesfield Road, Watertown areaTraffic & Vehicle
2Units responded to reported MVC injury in Copenhagen
Radio traffic indicated a unit was dispatched to a reported motor vehicle crash with injury in Copenhagen. The unit was subsequently returning to service. Limited details are available and the incident is being monitored.
Copenhagen, CopenhagenUnits dispatched to reported MVA
Radio traffic indicated a unit reported an MVA at 22:01. Dispatch asked whether EMS should be started, suggesting possible injury involvement. No new transmissions have clarified location or injury status. Details remain limited and being updated.
Unknown, UnknownBy the numbers
16 total callsWatertown was the busiest, with 12 calls logged. The rest were spread across Watertown area, Unknown and Copenhagen.
More from ClickNNY
Guides and features from across the North Country.
ClickNNY Guide · Adirondacks
Winter in the Adirondacks: where to ski and ride
Every mountain, hill and cross-country center on one map, from Whiteface to the free town hill with a rope tow.
ClickNNY Guide · Weather
Campfire safety in the North Country: what to know during dry weather
Dry conditions across New York have increased wildfire danger, and the DEC is urging North Country residents to use caution with campfires and other outdoor-burning activities.
Developing
After the midterms: why officials are saying get ready
Reports of a possible U.S. strike on Iran, Iranian threats aimed at Europe and a fresh federal cyber warning all point the same way. No specific threat to the North Country has been announced, but here's what to have on hand if something hits the grid or the supply chain.