Last Update: 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2020
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Watertown Police Department:
Carthage Village Police Department:
Joshua C. LaLone, 31, of 713 Alexandria St., Carthage, was charged by Carthage police at 7:41 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14, in the 700 block of West End Avenue with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor, and criminal possession of precursors of methamphetamines’, a felony. Police said he possessed light hydrotreated petroleum distillates, 192 tablets of pseudoephedrine and 2.6 grams of methamphetamine. He is summoned to appear Jan. 4 in Carthage Village Court.
Oswego County Sheriff’s Office:
Official: Oswego County Sheriff’s Office
Lewis County Sheriff’s Office:
Official: Lewis County Sheriff’s Office
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office:
Paul D. Baltzersen, 50, of 3318 Apulia Road, Jamesville, NY, was charged by Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies at 8:37 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14, at County Route 155 and Watertown Center Loop Road in the town of Watertown with aggravated driving while intoxicated and first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, a felony. His blood alcohol content was 0.25 percent, deputies said. A BAC of 0.08 percent or more is considered proof of intoxication under state law. Aggravated DWI, which carries harsher penalties upon conviction, is charged when the BAC is 0.18 percent or greater. He is summoned to appear Jan. 14 in town of Watertown Court.
Official: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
New York State Police:
Elon K. Rowlee III, 55, Clayton, NY, was charged by state police on Dec. 12 with second-degree assault, a class “D” felony, and second-degree menacing, a class “A” misdemeanor. Rowlee is charged with causing physical injury and threatening a 30-year-old female with a knife during a physical domestic dispute, troopers said. Rowlee was arraigned in the town of Hounsfield Court and released on his own recognizance.
On Dec. 12, 2020, at approximately 11 p.m. State Police responded to State Route 37 in Waddington for a report of a disorderly individual and a subsequent car crash. An investigation revealed that 48-year-old Vincent E. Perelli, of Waddington, had created a disturbance at the Riverview Motel in Waddington, then fled the area in a 2016 Jeep Cherokee, traveling east, troopers said. Perelli failed to negotiate a curve and exited the south shoulder of the road, traveling down an earth embankment. His vehicle became airborne then landed and rolled numerous times before coming to rest on its passenger side, near McGinnis Road. Perelli sustained a broken pelvis, and other internal injuries. He was initially transported to Canton-Potsdam Hospital by Waddington Rescue and then later airlifted to Upstate Medical in Syracuse for further treatment. This case remains under investigation.
On December 12, 2020, at approximately 5:06 p.m. State Police responded to a report of a one vehicle crash at the corner of Kingsley Road and County Route 43 in the town of Louisville. An investigation on scene revealed that a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado operated by 29-year-old Jason C. Brown II, of Louisville, was traveling east on Kingsley Road, when he failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection with County Route 43. His vehicle ran through the intersection and exited the east shoulder, striking several trees and coming to rest. Brown was subsequently arrested for DWI. His blood alcohol content was determined to be 0.19%, troopers said. He was also found to have previously been convicted of DWI in the preceding ten years. Brown was charged with Felony Aggravated DWI. He was arraigned virtually by the Town of Massena Court and released on his own recognizance. Brown is scheduled to reappear in the Town of Louisville Court at a later date.
Official: New York State Police
Jefferson County Fire and Emergency Management
Watertown Police Department Activity 7AM Monday to 7AM Tuesday, Dec. 15
07:14:48 12/14/20 V&T Stop 100 ARSENAL ST
08:11:18 12/14/20 Traffic Incidnt 226 MAIN AVE
08:38:48 12/14/20 Arrest 100 S PLEASANT ST
08:48:49 12/14/20 Bad Check 1040 BRADLEY ST; ATOMIC SIGN WORKS
09:15:35 12/14/20 Public Service 1208 GILL ST
09:51:29 12/14/20 Aban/Hangup 914 REMINGTON ST
10:07:34 12/14/20 V&T Stop 929 ARSENAL ST; WALGREENS
10:09:27 12/14/20 V&T Stop THOMPSON BLVD & FRANKLIN ST
10:17:51 12/14/20 Trespsng/Unwant 278 STATE ST; APT 4A
10:17:08 12/14/20 Harass/Stal/Thr 661 FACTORY ST
09:33:04 12/14/20 Damge/Vand/Msch340 EASTERN BLVD; SPECTRUM
10:37:46 12/14/20 Suspicious 305 W MAIN ST; HOME DELI
08:42:19 12/14/20 Traffic Viol/Hz 638 LILLIAN ST
11:24:42 12/14/20 Traffic Viol/Hz S MASSEY ST & STONE ST
12:28:10 12/14/20 Disturb/Nuisnce 415 GOTHAM ST; APT 3
12:48:20 12/14/20 Burglry/Homeinv 712 W MAIN ST; PARSONS
13:12:39 12/14/20 Suspicious 511 PEARL ST ;OLD SCRAP METAL BUILDING
13:28:32 12/14/20 Trespsng/Unwant 156 STERLING ST; APT 1
13:50:22 12/14/20 Alarms 231 FRANKLIN ST; OLYMPIC APARTMENTS
14:14:46 12/14/20 Traffic W/Injur 236 BARBEN AVE
14:30:02 12/14/20 Public Service 270 MOULTON ST
14:41:20 12/14/20 Traffic Incidnt 1265 WASHINGTON ST
14:58:55 12/14/20 Domestic Dist 693 MILL ST
14:03:49 12/14/20 Police Callback 683 FLOWER ST
15:31:06 12/14/20 Correctn Slip 751 WATERMAN DR; PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
13:03:16 12/14/20 Police Callback 1202 SUPERIOR ST
16:37:53 12/14/20 Disturb/Nuisnce 757 DAVIDSON ST
16:49:56 12/14/20 Trespsng/Unwant 96 MAYWOOD TER
16:58:23 12/14/20 Harass/Stal/Thr 602 CAYUGA AVE
17:35:45 12/14/20 Asst Othr Agncy 309 WINSLOW ST
17:43:39 12/14/20 Traffic Viol/Hz E MAIN ST & E LYNDE ST
18:31:45 12/14/20 Traffic Incidnt BELVEDERE WAY & S HYCLIFF DR
18:33:48 12/14/20 Assault 207 E LYNDE ST
18:54:34 12/14/20 Domestic Dist 178 WARD ST
19:29:47 12/14/20 Asst Othr Agncy 809 BRONSON ST
19:37:28 12/14/20 Police Callback 946 FRANKLIN ST
19:44:18 12/14/20 Disturb/Nuisnce 3 ACADEMY PL
20:21:00 12/14/20 Suicidal Person 200 BLOCK OF E MAIN ST
20:41:19 12/14/20 V&T Stop 600 MILL ST
20:06:20 12/14/20 Domestic Dist 736 W MAIN ST
20:55:19 12/14/20 Disturb/Nuisnce 1154 BOYD ST
21:12:05 12/14/20 Police Callback 1009 ARSENAL ST
21:59:02 12/14/20 Police Callback 517 WAITE AVE
22:36:17 12/14/20 V&T Stop 100 ARSENAL ST
22:51:05 12/14/20 Suspicious THOMPSON PARK;GOTHAM OVERLOOK
00:44:55 12/15/20 Missng/Fnd Pers 305 CREEKWOOD DR; APT 8
01:03:41 12/15/20 Disturb/Nuisnce 129 WILLIAM ST
01:36:17 12/15/20 Alarms 1248 WASHINGTON ST; JRECK SUBS
01:37:20 12/15/20 Assist-Law 138 WINTHROP ST; CREDO
02:16:00 12/15/20 Disturb/Nuisnce 254 E MAIN ST;APT 5
02:45:13 12/15/20 Harass/Stal/Thr 661 FACTORY ST; APT 28
City of Watertown Fire Department Activity 7AM Monday to 7AM Tuesday, Dec. 15
09:53:46 12/14/20 UNKNOWN PROBLEM 127 TEN EYCK ST; JRC RESIDENCE
10:17:08 12/14/20 ASSAULT-EMS 661 FACTORY ST
10:23:23 12/14/20 BREATHING PROBL 1010 WASHINGTON ST; APT 226
11:33:40 12/14/20 FALL 142 MECHANIC ST; APT 305
12:23:45 12/14/20 ASSIST-FIRE 144 EASTERN BLVD; PRECISION CAR WASH
14:14:46 12/14/20 TRAFFIC W/INJUR 236 BARBEN AVE
15:34:35 12/14/20 STROKE 454 MILL ST; APT 50
16:37:53 12/14/20 UNCONS/FAINTING 757 DAVIDSON ST
18:33:48 12/14/20 ASSAULT-EMS 207 E LYNDE ST
19:29:47 12/14/20 OVERDOSE/POISON 809 BRONSON ST
19:32:33 12/14/20 BREATHING PROBL 231 FRANKLIN ST; APT 309
20:09:11 12/14/20 FALL 310 S MASSEY ST; OUTSIDE STEPS
20:28:58 12/14/20 DIABETIC PROBLE 212 SAINT MARY ST
20:55:19 12/14/20 ASSAULT-EMS 1154 BOYD ST
21:30:21 12/14/20 FALL 501 MILL ST; TIM HORTONS
22:25:19 12/14/20 DIVERSION 830 WASHINGTON ST; SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
01:37:20 12/15/20 BREATHING PROBL 138 WINTHROP ST; CREDO
Official: watertowncityfire.com
Fort Drum Fire Dept. Activity
No activity.
Adams Fire Dept. Activity
14:48:03 12/14/20 TRAFFIC W/INJUR I81 MANNSVILLE REST AREA
Adams Center Fire Dept. Activity
No activity.
Alexandria Bay Fire Dept. Activity
17:41:32 12/14/20 FIRE ALARM 39 BOLTON AVE; GORDON COURT APTS.
Antwerp Fire Dept. Activity
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Belleville Fire Dept. Activity
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Black River Fire Dept. Activity
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Calcium Fire Dept. Activity
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Cape Vincent Fire Dept. Activity
08:30:40 12/14/20 BREATHING PROBL 2694 HUMPHREY RD
09:41:59 12/14/20 SICK PERSON 159 S MURRAY ST, CAPE VINCENT(V)
10:47:28 12/14/20 ASSIST-EMS 643 E JOSEPH ST, CAPE VINCENT(V)
Carthage Fire Dept. Activity
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West Carthage Fire Dept. Activity
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Chaumont Fire Dept. Activity
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Clayton Fire Dept. Activity
17:22:01 12/14/20 VEH LEAK GAS 126 STATE ST; CLIPPER INN, CLAYTON(V)
Deferiet Fire Dept. Activity
18:42:29 12/14/20 TRAFFIC W/INJUR 36311 STATE ROUTE 26; CHAMPION(T)
Depauville Fire Dept. Activity
19:23:52 12/14/20 SICK PERSON 14834 COUNTY ROUTE 5, CLAYTON(T)
Ellisburg Fire Dept. Activity
No activity.
Evans Mills Fire Dept. Activity
03:20:13 12/15/20 WIRES/TREE DOWNWADDINGHAM RD & NELLIS RD N, LERAY(T)
Felts Mills Fire Dept. Activity
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Fishers Landing Fire Dept. Activity
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Glen Park Fire Dept. Activity
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Great Bend Fire Dept. Activity
18:42:29 12/14/20 TRAFFIC W/INJUR 36311 STATE ROUTE 26; CHAMPION(T)
Henderson Fire Dept. Activity
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LaFargeville Fire Dept. Activity
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Lorraine Fire Dept. Activity
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Mannsville Fire Dept. Activity
14:48:03 12/14/20 TRAFFIC W/INJUR I81 MANNSVILLE REST AREA
Natural Bridge Fire Dept. Activity
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Northpole Fire Dept. Activity
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Oxbow Fire Dept. Activity
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Pamelia Fire Dept. Activity
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Philadelphia Fire Dept. Activity
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Plessis Fire Dept. Activity
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Redwood Fire Dept. Activity
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Rodman Fire Dept. Activity
07:55:46 12/14/20 ABDOMINAL PAIN 13254 WHITFORD RD, RODMAN(T)
20:28:40 12/14/20 PSYCHIATRIC PLANK RD; RODMAN(T)
Rutland Fire Dept. Activity
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Sackets Harbor Fire Dept. Activity
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Smithville Fire Dept. Activity
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Theresa Fire Dept. Activity
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Three Mile Bay Fire Dept. Activity
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Town of Brownville Fire Dept. Activity
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Town of Watertown Fire Dept. Activity
07:17:54 12/14/20 UNCONS/FAINTING 15915 EIMICKE PL; APT 306
08:35:18 12/14/20 STROKE 22571 SUMMIT DR; DIALYSIS, WATERTOWN(T)
09:29:30 12/14/20 HEMORRHAGE/LAC 14613 CEDAR WAY; APT E, WATERTOWN(T)
Wellesley Island Fire Dept. Activity
No activity
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Activity
07:17:54 12/14/20 Uncons/Fainting 15915 EIMICKE PL; APT 306 BLDG 1, WATERTOWN(T)
07:24:38 12/14/20 Disturb/Nuisnce 700 W END AVE; DOLLAR GENERAL, CARTHAGE(V)
08:37:51 12/14/20 Suspicious COUNTY ROUTE 155 & WATERTOWN CENTER LOOP RD
08:46:33 12/14/20 K9 Search 100 S PLEASANT ST, WATERTOWN(C)
08:57:00 12/14/20 V&T Stop SR 26 & 45TH INFANTRY
09:14:45 12/14/20 Traffic Viol/Hz I 81 EXIT 45; SB NORTH OF EXIT, WATERTOWN(T)
09:54:57 12/14/20 Correctn Slip 753 WATERMAN DR; PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
09:56:25 12/14/20 Transport-Law 211 JB WISE PL; COMMUNITY CLINIC, WATERTOWN(C)
11:20:37 12/14/20 Disturb/Nuisnce 32735 CR 29; INDIAN RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
11:22:13 12/14/20 Traffic Viol/Hz I 81 EXIT 45; 45 NB N 45, WATERTOWN(T)
10:22:36 12/14/20 Police Callback 22434 EACHO DR, WATERTOWN(T)
12:05:16 12/14/20 Police Callback 26185 JEWETT PL; WOODCLIFF, LERAY(T)
12:44:35 12/14/20 Traffic Viol/Hz 27138 STATE ROUTE 12; RECYCLING CENTER
12:47:24 12/14/20 Traffic Viol/Hz I 81 EXIT 46; S, WATERTOWN(T)
12:49:57 12/14/20 Police Callback 22287 COUNTY ROUTE 3, ALEXANDRIA(T)
13:23:22 12/14/20 V&T Stop I 81 EXIT 45; SB, WATERTOWN(T)
13:27:38 12/14/20 Police Callback FORT DRUM
13:44:10 12/14/20 Theft 25737 US ROUTE 11; WALMART, LERAY(T)
13:38:52 12/14/20 Lost Plate 753 WATERMAN DR; PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
15:04:59 12/14/20 Domestic Dist VIRGINIA SMITH DR, LERAY(T)
14:48:03 12/14/20 Traffic W/Injur I81 MANNSVILLE REST AREA N
15:14:07 12/14/20 Trespsng/Unwant 19226 US ROUTE 11;BUDGET, WATERTOWN(T)
17:15:32 12/14/20 Traffic Incidnt 11293 COUNTY ROUTE 77, ADAMS(T)
17:25:15 12/14/20 Domestic Dist 255 STATE ST; CARTHAGE(V)
18:13:13 12/14/20 Suspicious 22529 AIRPORT DR; WATERTOWN AIRPORT
18:15:54 12/14/20 Mental Disorder ANABEL AVE, LERAY(T)
18:21:18 12/14/20 Traffic Viol/Hz S MAIN ST & COUNTY ROUTE 189, LORRAINE(T)
18:23:32 12/14/20 Homeless Person 22529 AIRPORT DR;AIRPORT, HOUNSFIELD(T)
18:54:48 12/14/20 Traffic Incidnt 26395 STATE ROUTE 180, BROWNVILLE(T)
19:45:21 12/14/20 Correctn Slip 753 WATERMAN DR; PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
20:17:10 12/14/20 Disturb/Nuisnce 27618 STATE ROUTE 283; LOT 40, LERAY(T)
20:28:40 12/14/20 Suicidal Person PLANK RD, RODMAN(T)
20:50:38 12/14/20 V&T Stop UNION ST & THERESA ST, CLAYTON(V)
21:05:13 12/14/20 Mental Disorder 24097 STATE ROUTE 12; COLD CREEK APTS
21:04:17 12/14/20 Asst Othr Agncy 22512 COLONIAL MANOR RD; COLONIAL MANOR
21:39:23 12/14/20 Traffic Incidnt 284 S POINT ST, CAPE VINCENT(V)
22:26:56 12/14/20 Alarms 20790 STATE ROUTE 3; TEXAS ROADHOUSE, WATERTOWN(T)
23:56:42 12/14/20 Suspicious 251 STATE ST; APT 2, CARTHAGE(V)
01:03:41 12/15/20 Disturb/Nuisnce 129 WILLIAM ST;, WATERTOWN(C),
01:24:39 12/15/20 Domestic Dist WRIGHT STREET RD, ADAMS(T)
01:29:58 12/15/20 Harass/Stal/Thr 27484 BONNEY RD, BROWNVILLE(T)
05:38:04 12/15/20 Property Check 22529 AIRPORT DR; WATERTOWN AIRPORT
New York State Police Activity
18:39:58 12/14/20 V&T Stop N MERLIN LOOP & EAGLE RIDGE RD, LERAY(T)
18:41:50 12/14/20 Traffic W/Injur 36500 STATE ROUTE 26; CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL
18:50:52 12/14/20 V&T Stop 781 WB & 11
19:02:13 12/14/20 V&T Stop 1248 WASHINGTON ST; JRECK SUBS, WATERTOWN(C)
19:23:33 12/14/20 V&T Stop 11 & MIKES PIG PEN
19:32:30 12/14/20 V&T Stop 18406 US ROUTE 11; WAITE TOYOTA, WATERTOWN(T)
18:32:29 12/14/20 Fraud / Decept 303 EAGLE AVE;APT A, PHILADELPHIA(V)
19:50:27 12/14/20 V&T Stop I 81 EXIT 44; SB, WATERTOWN(T)
20:09:16 12/14/20 V&T Stop STATE ROUTE 3 & SLATER RD, HOUNSFIELD(T)
20:17:10 12/14/20 Disturb/Nuisnce 27618 STATE ROUTE 283; LOT 40, LERAY(T)
20:26:17 12/14/20 Traffic Incidnt 22649 STATE ROUTE 177, RODMAN(T)
20:28:40 12/14/20 Suicidal Person PLANK RD; RODMAN(T)
20:50:38 12/14/20 V&T Stop UNION ST & THERESA ST, CLAYTON(V)
21:05:13 12/14/20 Mental Disorder 24097 STATE ROUTE 12; COLD CREEK APTS
21:11:20 12/14/20 Public Service 706 MAIN ST, GLEN PARK(V)
21:04:55 12/14/20 Domestic Dist LEWIS COUNTY
21:28:03 12/14/20 V&T Stop STATE ROUTE 37 & STATE ROUTE 26, THERESA(T)
21:29:03 12/14/20 Suspicious 410 WEST ST; CARTHAGE(V)
21:54:03 12/14/20 Traffic Incidnt 20128 STATE ROUTE 12F, WATERTOWN(T)
22:07:43 12/14/20 V&T Stop STATE ROUTE 37 & STATE ROUTE 26, THERESA(T)
22:17:11 12/14/20 Domestic Dist JEWETT PL, LERAY(T)
22:26:56 12/14/20 Alarms 20790 STATE ROUTE 3; TEXAS ROADHOUSE
22:33:45 12/14/20 V&T Stop STATE ROUTE 37 & STATE ROUTE 26, THERESA(T)
22:52:32 12/14/20 Alarms 20790 ROUTE 3; TEXAS ROADHOUSE, WATERTOWN(T)
23:01:52 12/14/20 Domestic Dist 15915 EIMICKE PL; WATERTOWN(T)
23:56:42 12/14/20 Suspicious 251 STATE ST; APT 2, CARTHAGE(V)
00:26:30 12/15/20 Suspicious 317 FURNACE ST, CARTHAGE(V)
01:24:39 12/15/20 Domestic Dist WRIGHT STREET RD, ADAMS(T)
01:29:58 12/15/20 Harass/Stal/Thr 27484 BONNEY RD, BROWNVILLE(T)
04:08:33 12/15/20 Disturb/Nuisnce 22917 COUNTY ROUTE 31; PAMELIA(T)
05:36:32 12/15/20 Cardiac/Resp Ar 9 FULLER ST, ALEX BAY(V)
State Park Police Activity
No activity.
DEC Activity
No activity.
Adams Village Police Activity
No activity.
Alexandria Bay Village Police Activity
12:14:26 12/14/20 Property Check 34 BOLTON AVE; ALEXANDRIA CENTRAL
20:59:27 12/14/20 Police Callback 6 GORDON CT; APT 51, ALEX BAY(V)
21:10:49 12/14/20 Op Violation 19 FULLER ST; RIVER HOSPITAL
Antwerp Village Police Activity
No activity.
Black River and Evans Mills Village Police Activity
No activity.
Carthage Village Police Activity
07:24:38 12/14/20 Disturb/Nuisnce 700 W END AVE; DOLLAR GENERAL
09:03:59 12/14/20 Alarms 111 S MECHANIC ST; FAMILY DENTAL
16:38:34 12/14/20 Correctn Slip 120 S MECHANIC ST; CARTHAGE POLICE DEPT
17:11:03 12/14/20 Police Callback 402 EMJAY WAY
17:25:15 12/14/20 Domestic Dist 255 STATE ST
19:10:51 12/14/20 Public Service 314 S JAMES ST; GRAYS FLOWER SHOP
21:29:03 12/14/20 Suspicious 410 WEST ST
23:56:42 12/14/20 Suspicious 251 STATE ST; APT 2, CARTHAGE(V)
00:26:30 12/15/20 Suspicious 317 FURNACE ST, CARTHAGE(V), N
West Carthage Village Police Activity
17:25:15 12/14/20 Domestic Dist 255 STATE ST; APT B, CARTHAGE(V)
18:03:33 12/14/20 Correctn Slip 23 FRANKLIN ST; WEST CARTHAGE POLICE
18:41:50 12/14/20 Traffic W/Injur 36500 STATE ROUTE 26; CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL
19:10:51 12/14/20 Public Service 314 S JAMES ST; GRAYS FLOWER SHOP
Clayton Village Police Activity
No activity.
Cape Vincent Village Police Activity
No activity.
Dexter Village Police Activity
No activity.
Glen Park Village Police Activity
No activity.
Philadelphia Village Police Activity
No activity.
Sackets Harbor Village Police Activity
07:46:26 12/14/20 Property Check 213 S BROAD ST; SACKETS HARBOR CENTRAL
11:01:32 12/14/20 V&T Stop E MAIN ST & SULPHUR SPRINGS RD
11:16:57 12/14/20 V&T Stop AMBROSE ST & EDMUND ST
11:54:44 12/14/20 V&T Stop ADAMS RD & ADAMS RD
13:37:10 12/14/20 Traffic Viol/Hz ADAMS RD & S BROAD ST, SACKETS HRBR(V)
14:41:56 12/14/20 Traffic Viol/Hz AMBROSE ST & BROWNS SHORES RD
16:01:06 12/14/20 Damge/Vand/MschBRADY RD & VOLLUM RD; MADISON BARRACKS
04:13:18 12/15/20 Property Check 210 W MAIN ST; DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT
04:30:05 12/15/20 Property Check 85 WORTH RD; MADISON BARRACKS
04:47:47 12/15/20 2 To 6 Parking 206 W WASHINGTON ST
06:02:43 12/15/20 Property Check 503 W WASHINGTON ST
Theresa Village Police Activity
No activity.
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