What happened overnight across Jefferson County
Emergency crews logged 6 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
2Vehicle rollover on town road in Aretha
Radio traffic indicated a vehicle rolled over on a road in the town of Aretha. Fire/EMS units were dispatched and arrived on scene; one transmission indicated 'roll over now and here we go,' and a subsequent transmission from the scene reported 'not seeing anybody around the vehicle,' suggesting a possible unoccupied or already-evacuated rollover. No new updates received in this pass. Details on injuries, vehicle condition, and roadway impact remain limited and are being monitored.
Town road, Aretha, ArethaUnits dispatched to reported broken door at Watertown apartment building
Radio traffic indicated Watertown Fire Department and emergency services units were dispatched to an apartment building where a front door was reportedly broken and occupants were unable to access the building. An EMS unit reported arrival on scene at 00:03, and a Watertown PD unit reported clear from the location at 00:11. Details remain limited and are being updated.
Apartment building, address not yet specified, WatertownMedical & EMS
2Units dispatched to River Hospital
Radio traffic indicated Fire/EMS units were dispatched to River Hospital at approximately 05:19. Details are limited and being updated.
River Hospital, WatertownMedical call, Orleans area
Radio traffic indicated an ambulance dispatch to an address in the Orleans area for a reported medical call involving a 94-year-old female. A unit was noted responding. No additional updates received; status remains developing.
Orleans area, OrleansFire & Alarms
1Units dispatched to a reported alarm at Real Brains restaurant
Radio traffic indicated a dispatch to Real Brains restaurant with a report of an alarm activation. Details are limited and being updated.
Real Brains restaurant, WatertownTraffic & Vehicle
1Vehicle stop initiated
Radio traffic indicated a vehicle stop was initiated. Limited details available at this time; update expected.
unknown, Jefferson CountyBy the numbers
6 total callsWatertown was the busiest, with 3 calls logged. The rest were spread across Aretha and Orleans.
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