What happened overnight across Jefferson County
Emergency crews logged 14 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
7Units searching for suspects after reported shots fired near 26th and State
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported shooting incident in the area of 26th and State around 21:52. Multiple witnesses reportedly observed the event. Units were searching for suspects, with radio traffic suggesting a white-colored vehicle and a red truck may be involved. One unit reported locating a red truck and subsequently checked multiple streets including Lincoln, Union, William, and Sutter. Later radio traffic indicated units were directed to check the area of Franklin Street and Thompson Boulevard. Most recent transmissions through 22:33 appear to be routine unit status updates with no new substantive developments reported. Details remain limited and are being updated.
26th and State; Franklin Street and Thompson Boulevard, WatertownVehicle pursuit on School Street — status unclear
Radio traffic indicated a pursuit-in-progress involving a vehicle operating erratically on or near School Street. Units were reportedly following a suspect vehicle described as 'all over the road.' One transmission suggested the suspect vehicle may have sustained damage and slowed. Watertown PD units were advised that if the suspect bails on foot, to cover an approach toward Adams. No new relevant transmissions received; current status remains unclear.
School Street area, WatertownDomestic assault investigation at residential apartments
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported domestic assault at a residential apartment address. One transmission described a neighbor report of an assault involving physical and verbal altercation between two occupants. At 23:16, units were asking which apartment the caller was reporting from, with a response indicating apartment 83. Investigation appears ongoing; limited details available and being updated.
Residential apartments (apartment 83), WatertownBurglar alarm at Best Buy; key holder en route
Radio traffic indicated a burglar alarm from Best Buy with a key holder reportedly en route approximately 35 minutes away in a gray Subaru. No further updates received. Details remain limited and being updated.
Best Buy, WatertownBurglar alarm at Harbor Freight Tools, Salmon Run Mall
Radio traffic indicated a burglar alarm activation reported at Harbor Freight Tools in the Salmon Run Mall area. A unit was assigned to check the alarm. Details are limited and being updated.
Harbor Freight Tools, Salmon Run Mall, WatertownUnits cleared from reported gas odor at Ferrell Gas
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to ███ South Washington Street (Ferrell Gas) around 21:30 for a reported gas odor. At 21:36, a unit reported clear at the location. Scene appears to have concluded without serious incident.
███ South Washington Street (Ferrell Gas), WatertownLift-assist call on Layser Street in Carthage
Radio traffic indicated Carthage Ambulance and Carthage Fire were dispatched to ███ Layser Street around 21:24 for a reported male requiring lift assistance. Units were en route to the scene. Limited details available and being updated.
███ Layser Street, CarthageSuspicious & Welfare
2Units dispatched to a reported unresponsive subject in vehicle on West Main Street
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported unresponsive subject in a vehicle on West Main Street near a driveway and Parsons auto lot. One transmission described a Chevy Silverado with an unresponsive occupant. Later transmissions suggested units made contact on scene, with one unit noting the subject was not asleep and another indicating a female was coming to the front. Watertown PD and Rescue units coordinated response. No substantive incident-related traffic received since 23:25. Scene status and outcome remain limited and being updated.
███ West Main Street (driveway/Parsons auto area), WatertownSuspicious activity reported on Superior Street in Watertown
Radio traffic indicated a Watertown Police unit reported a suspicious activity call on Superior Street around 21:13. One transmission suggested units were looking for an 'engine complex.' Limited details available and being updated.
Superior Street, WatertownMedical & EMS
4Units dispatched to a reported fall on Christree Road
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported fall at an address on Christree Road. At 05:09, radio traffic suggested units were transporting a patient from the scene. At 05:15–05:16, dispatch traffic indicated a second activation and request for mutual aid in connection with a fall at a residence, with references to lift assist. No further clarifying transmissions have been received. Details remain limited and are being updated.
Christree Road, Jefferson CountyMedical emergency on Boyd Street, Watertown — difficulty breathing
Radio traffic indicated units were dispatched to a reported medical emergency on Boyd Street in Watertown involving difficulty breathing at ███ Boyd Street / McKinnon Street area. Scanner traffic at 01:37:32 confirmed EMS units responding. A transmission at 01:56:06 indicated a unit was transporting to SMZ (likely Samaritan Medical Center). Subsequent transmissions through 02:03:46 reference units clearing from scene and returning to service. Watertown Fire, EMS, and Police units were engaged. Details remain limited and are being updated.
███ Boyd Street / McKinnon Street area, WatertownAmbulance dispatched to reported medical call on Molina Road
Radio traffic indicated an ambulance (unit 28597) was dispatched to Molina Road near the intersection of Wilder Road and Hart Road for a reported medical situation involving a 27-year-old male at 04:36. No updates received since initial dispatch. Details remain limited and are being updated.
Molina Road near Wilder Road & Hart Road, Watertown areaFall at Comfort Inn, Drive 210, Room 210
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Fire Department and EMS units were dispatched to Comfort Inn, Drive 210, room 210, for a report of a female who fell out of bed. One transmission referenced an overweight female patient. Later radio traffic suggests units have cleared the scene and are returning to service. No additional clarity on patient condition or transport status in subsequent traffic. Further details are limited and being updated.
Comfort Inn, Drive 210, Room 210, WatertownTraffic & Vehicle
1Vehicle stop at Kingwood and Young
Radio traffic indicated a Watertown Police unit reported a vehicle stop at Kingwood and Young around 21:02. Address verification was underway. No further incident-related traffic received; limited details available and being updated.
Kingwood and Young, WatertownBy the numbers
14 total callsWatertown was the busiest, with 11 calls logged. The rest were spread across Carthage and Watertown area.
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