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Watertown Police Department:
Richard J. Caplicki Jr., 34, of 24571 Plank Road, Calcium, was charged by Watertown police at 9:40 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, at the Metro-Jefferson Public Safety Building with second-degree burglary, a felony, fourth-degree criminal mischief, a misdemeanor and endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor. Mr. Caplicki is accused of entering the residence of Nicholle L. More, 32, and damaged a television and smoking device in the presence of their 3-year-old son at about 7:34 a.m. Friday at 1708 Ohio St., Apt. 31, according to court documents. He was held for arraignment in City Court.
Scott A. Clark, 58, of 19444 Woodard Road, Watertown, was charged by Watertown police at 6:52 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, at the Metro-Jefferson Public Safety Building with petit larceny. Mr. Clark is accused of stealing a bottle of garlic valued at $7.69 when he concealed the item and exited Kinney Drugs, 905 Coffeen St., without attempting to pay at about 6:35 p.m. Sept. 29, according to court documents. He is summoned to appear Oct. 19 in City Court.
Black River / Evans Mills Village Police Department:
Oswego County Sheriff’s Office:
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Lewis County Sheriff’s Office:
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office:
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New York State Police:
Andrea Jorgensen, 33, Watertown, was charged by state police at 9:32 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, in the town of Pamelia with false written statement and third-degree falsely reporting an incident, both misdemeanors, in connection with an incident on May 1 in the town of Pamelia. Troopers did not provide further details of the arrest. She is summoned to appear in court at a later date.
Zechariah P. Pitre, 25, was charged by state police at 1:59 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, in the town of Watertown with driving while intoxicated. A blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent or more is considered proof of intoxication under state law. Troopers did not provide his BAC. He is summoned to appear in town of Watertown Court at a later date.
Tatyana M. Richardson, 24, Sandy Creek, was charged by state police at 11:49 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, in the town of Richland with common law DWI, second-degree reckless endangerment and reckless driving in connection with an incident reported 6:27 p.m. Sept. 30 in the town of Sandy Creek. Troopers did not provide further details of the arrest.
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Jefferson County Fire and Emergency Management
Watertown Police Department Activity 7AM Friday to 7AM Saturday, October 2
07:25:03Â 10/01/21 Theft 146 ARSENAL ST
07:34:20Â 10/01/21 Domestic Dist 1704 OHIO ST; EAST BROOK APARTMENTS
07:52:41Â 10/01/21 Found Property SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER ER
08:18:16Â 10/01/21 Disturb/Nuisnce 327 STATE ST; BURGER KING
08:30:15Â 10/01/21 Missng/Fnd Pers WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
08:58:59Â 10/01/21 Assist-Law 1268 ARSENAL ST
08:36:02Â 10/01/21 Assist-Law 362 S RUTLAND ST
07:54:55Â 10/01/21 Theft 664 EMERSON ST
09:40:18Â 10/01/21 Uncons/Fainting 269 STATE ST; LAUNDRY ROOM
10:30:49Â 10/01/21 Arraignments 245 WASHINGTON ST; CITYÂ COURT
10:36:57Â 10/01/21 Disturb/Nuisnce 1575 WASHINGTON ST
10:41:17Â 10/01/21 Alarms 1283 ARSENAL ST; STAPLES
10:41:25Â 10/01/21 Theft 144 EASTERN BLVD; DOLLAR GENERAL
11:14:22Â 10/01/21 Public Service 589 W PROSPECT ST; APT 2
11:18:07Â 10/01/21 Theft 206 S RUTLAND ST
11:52:06Â 10/01/21 Suicidal Person 125 S PLEASANT ST
12:05:29Â 10/01/21 Drug 200 BLOCK OF FACTORY ST; PARKING LOT
11:55:02Â 10/01/21 Trespsng/Unwant 751 WATERMAN DR; PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
12:28:00Â 10/01/21 Bomb/Susp Subst 230 FRANKLIN ST
11:55:22Â 10/01/21 Theft 104 S PLEASANT ST
13:39:43Â 10/01/21 Traffic Viol/Hz 203 W LYNDE ST
13:40:00Â 10/01/21 Suspicious 619 ALEXANDRIA AVE
13:41:50Â 10/01/21 Trespsng/Unwant 502 ACADEMY ST; APT 1
13:44:09Â 10/01/21 Traffic Viol/Hz 175 ARSENAL ST
14:08:07Â 10/01/21 Traffic Viol/Hz 171 E HOARD ST; NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08:24:37Â 10/01/21 School Crossing OHIO ST & EASTERN BLVD; 1455-1520
14:15:24Â 10/01/21 Special Detail 1180 COMMERCE PARK DR
11:48:29Â 10/01/21 Escort 214 STERLING ST; 14:35
14:12:06Â 10/01/21 Traffic Incidnt 146 ARSENAL ST; FAMILY DOLLAR
14:27:41Â 10/01/21 Disturb/Nuisnce 222 N MASSEY ST; LAUNDROMAT
14:08:54Â 10/01/21 Assist-Law 430 FACTORY ST; 7-11
14:32:31Â 10/01/21 Theft 723 STATE ST; SALVATION ARMY
15:31:20Â 10/01/21 Traffic Incidnt W MAIN ST & CURTIS ST
15:58:08Â 10/01/21 V&T Stop 200 S MASSEY ST
16:01:55Â 10/01/21 Police Callback 211 S PLEASANT ST
15:47:36Â 10/01/21 Police Callback 603 BRADLEY ST
16:35:10Â 10/01/21 Alarms 603 WASHINGTON ST
16:58:21Â 10/01/21 Aban/Hangup 551 W MAIN ST
17:00:21Â 10/01/21 Alarms 1056 ARSENAL ST; WPBS-TV
17:18:15Â 10/01/21 Suspicious 231 FRANKLIN ST; DUMPSTER
17:37:49Â 10/01/21 Domestic Dist 256 MICHIGAN AVE
17:34:10Â 10/01/21 Public Service 206 CREEKWOOD DR; APT 5
18:10:22Â 10/01/21 Police Callback 420 W MULLIN ST
18:46:22Â 10/01/21 V&T Stop 531 STATE ST; NOBLE ACE HARDWARE
18:54:18Â 10/01/21 Suspicious 750 DAVIDSON ST; FRONT DOOR
19:03:14Â 10/01/21 V&T Stop 300 ARSENAL ST
18:50:46Â 10/01/21 Police Callback 112 CREEKWOOD DR; APT 1
19:12:27Â 10/01/21 Domestic Dist 215 WELDON DR; MAPLE COURT APARTMENTS
19:24:08Â 10/01/21 Disturb/Nuisnce 621 MUNDY ST; UPSTAIRS
19:50:44Â 10/01/21 Suspicious 631 STATE ST; PARKVIEW CLEANERS
20:18:54Â 10/01/21 Police Callback 119 STUART ST; UPSTAIRS
20:30:36Â 10/01/21 Domestic Dist 627 OLIVE ST
20:59:32Â 10/01/21 V&T Stop 100 FACTORY ST
21:26:14Â 10/01/21 V&T Stop 100 MECHANIC ST
21:41:35Â 10/01/21 Assist-Law 1815 OLMSTEAD DR; APT 212
21:42:24Â 10/01/21 V&T Stop 200 ARLINGTON ST
22:13:35Â 10/01/21 Disturb/Nuisnce 423 W MULLIN ST
22:30:12Â 10/01/21 Public Service 276 STATE ST; OUTSIDE
22:42:25Â 10/01/21 Foot Patrol 560 STATE ST; DOUBLE DEUCE
22:51:58Â 10/01/21 V&T Stop BLACK RIVER PKWY & WHITEWATER WAY
23:10:51Â 10/01/21 Disturb/Nuisnce 254 E MAIN ST; APT 2
23:21:32Â 10/01/21 Foot Patrol FACTORY SQUARE PARK
23:36:21Â 10/01/21 Disturb/Nuisnce 227 S MEADOW ST; PLAYGROUND
23:44:18Â 10/01/21 Traffic Viol/Hz 400 ARSENAL ST
23:50:01Â 10/01/21 V&T Stop MONROE AVE & STATE ST
23:39:37Â 10/01/21 Theft 129 S PLEASANT ST
00:05:30Â 10/02/21 Weapons/Firearm 155 UNION ST
00:11:01Â 10/02/21 Asst Othr Agncy 162 WOODRUFF ST
00:16:48Â 10/02/21 Disturb/Nuisnce 426 ARSENAL ST
00:32:32Â 10/02/21 V&T Stop COURT ST
00:50:10Â 10/02/21 Disturb/Nuisnce S MEADOW ST
00:52:36Â 10/02/21 Aban/Hangup 1435 GILL ST
00:59:53Â 10/02/21 Disturb/Nuisnce 502 ACADEMY ST; APT 1
01:13:18Â 10/02/21 Traffic Incidnt 25 PUBLIC SQ; CAMS NY PIZZERIA
01:23:06Â 10/02/21 Foot Patrol 1 PUBLIC SQ; PADDOCK CLUB
01:38:42Â 10/02/21 V&T Stop 652 ARSENAL ST; ARSENAL ST APTS
01:40:26Â 10/02/21 Disturb/Nuisnce 430 FACTORY ST; 7-11
01:34:41Â 10/02/21 Blocked Drivewy 747 COFFEEN ST
01:44:30Â 10/02/21 V&T Stop 200 COURT ST
01:48:49Â 10/02/21 Disturb/Nuisnce 109 PUBLIC SQ; WHISTLERS TAVERN
01:56:05Â 10/02/21 Suspicious 213 CENTRAL ST
02:06:10Â 10/02/21 Foot Patrol 1 PUBLIC SQ; PADDOCK CLUB
02:04:25Â 10/02/21 Traffic Incidnt 206 FRANKLIN ST; APT 207
02:20:00Â 10/02/21 Disturb/Nuisnce 294 WALKER AVE; APT B
02:59:29Â 10/02/21 Suspicious 232 W MAIN ST; PARKING LOT
03:27:43Â 10/02/21 Assist-Law KNOWLTON TECHNOLOGY MILL ST GATE
City of Watertown Fire Department Activity 7AM Friday to 7AM Saturday, October 2
07:30:34Â 10/01/21 ASSIST-EMS 2251 KRISTINA PARK
07:51:58Â 10/01/21 FIRE ALARM 453 GAFFNEY DR; JRC ICF 3
09:40:18Â 10/01/21 UNCONS/FAINTING 269 STATE ST; LAUNDRY ROOM
10:16:44Â 10/01/21 STROKE 911 SALINA ST; DOWNSTAIRS
10:23:11Â 10/01/21 FALL 426 CROSS ST
12:18:41Â 10/01/21 FALL 120 FACTORY ST; NORTHERN CREDIT UNION
14:56:25Â 10/01/21 BREATHING PROBL 847 LERAY ST; APT 504
16:29:07Â 10/01/21 BREATHING PROBL 1025 GILL ST
17:22:47Â 10/01/21 BREATHING PROBL 1332 SHERMAN ST
18:17:39Â 10/01/21 CHEST PAIN 175 ARSENAL ST; COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING
19:30:33Â 10/01/21 FIRE ALARM 1708 OHIO ST; EAST BROOK APARTMENTS
21:25:58Â 10/01/21 STRUCTURE FIRE 845 STARBUCK AVE; APT 1001
00:11:01Â 10/02/21 OVERDOSE/POISON 162 WOODRUFF ST
02:04:25Â 10/02/21 TRAFFIC INCIDNT 206 FRANKLIN ST; APT 207
03:12:56Â 10/02/21 FIRE ALARM 11 PUBLIC SQ; WOOLWORTH APTS
03:27:43Â 10/02/21 ASSAULT KNOWLTON TECHNOLOGY MILL ST GATE
04:43:47Â 10/02/21 FALL 1201 JEWELL DR; ROOM 106
Official: Watertown Firefighters Benevolent IAFF Local 191
Jefferson County STAR Team Activity
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Fort Drum Fire Dept. Activity
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Adams Fire Dept. Activity
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Adams Center Fire Dept. Activity
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Alexandria Bay Fire Dept. Activity
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Antwerp Fire Dept. Activity
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Belleville Fire Dept. Activity
10:00:05Â 10/01/21 PSYCHIATRIC ELDORADO RD & STATE ROUTE 3, ELLISBURG(T)
03:38:12Â 10/02/21 TRAFFIC VIOL/HZ 7586 STATE ROUTE 289; ELLISBURG(T)
Black River Fire Dept. Activity
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Calcium Fire Dept. Activity
22:10:00Â 10/01/21 UNCONS/FAINTING 26094 LITTLE OWL COURT, LERAY(T)
Cape Vincent Fire Dept. Activity
21:18:51Â 10/01/21 FALL 7663 CR 8; PETALS & POTS GREENHOUSE,
Carthage Fire Dept. Activity
23:32:58Â 10/01/21 BREATHING PROBL 600 S WASHINGTON ST; APT 72
West Carthage Fire Dept. Activity
20:42:01Â 10/01/21 TRAFFIC W/INJUR STATE ROUTE 126 & BACH RD, CHAMPION(T)
Chaumont Fire Dept. Activity
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Clayton Fire Dept. Activity
11:43:26Â 10/01/21 FALL 38185 STATE ROUTE 12, CLAYTON(T)
Deferiet Fire Dept. Activity
22:22:21Â 10/01/21 CO/INHALATION 27651 DEPOT ST, WILNA(T)
Depauville Fire Dept. Activity
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Ellisburg Fire Dept. Activity
03:38:12Â 10/02/21 TRAFFIC VIOL/HZ 7586 STATE ROUTE 289; ELLISBURG(T)
Evans Mills Fire Dept. Activity
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Felts Mills Fire Dept. Activity
13:06:48Â 10/01/21 FALL 31168 STATE ROUTE 3, RUTLAND(T)
Fishers Landing Fire Dept. Activity
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Glen Park Fire Dept. Activity
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Great Bend Fire Dept. Activity
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Henderson Fire Dept. Activity
09:24:39Â 10/01/21 CHOKING 8102 FARGO RD, HENDERSON(T)
LaFargeville Fire Dept. Activity
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Lorraine Fire Dept. Activity
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Mannsville Fire Dept. Activity
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Natural Bridge Fire Dept. Activity
22:22:21Â 10/01/21 CO/INHALATION 27651 DEPOT ST, WILNA(T)
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
12:42:15Â 10/01/21 SICK PERSON 20778 COUNTY ROUTE 69, RODMAN(T)
Rutland Fire Dept. Activity
20:06:22Â 10/01/21 CHEST PAIN 26578 COUNTY ROUTE 160, RUTLAND(T)
Sackets Harbor Fire Dept. Activity
07:07:15Â 10/01/21 TRAFFIC W/INJUR SPENCER RD & COUNTY ROUTE 63
07:53:19Â 10/01/21 VEHICLE FIRE 112 N BROAD ST; SACKETS HARBOR FIRE DEPT 1,
Smithville Fire Dept. Activity
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Theresa Fire Dept. Activity
14:31:55Â 10/01/21 OUTDOOR FIRE 43632 SWEET POINT RD, THERESA(T)
Three Mile Bay Fire Dept. Activity
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Town of Brownville Fire Dept. Activity
08:46:31Â 10/01/21 FIRE ALARM 20356 REASONER RD
11:50:17Â 10/01/21 SICK PERSON 106 BROWN RD, BROWNVILLE(V)
12:46:22Â 10/01/21 OVERDOSE/POISON 17120 COUNTY ROUTE 53
13:56:33Â 10/01/21 FIRE ALARM 17704 CEMETERY RD; GENERAL BROWN BUS GARAGE
14:33:25Â 10/01/21 OUTDOOR FIRE 17497 COUNTY ROUTE 53, BROWNVILLE(T)
14:55:10Â 10/01/21 FIRE ALARM 17704 CEMETERY RD; GENERAL BROWN BUS GARAGE
18:28:00Â 10/01/21 WIRES/TREE DOWN414 BROWN ST, DEXTER(V)
Town of Watertown Fire Dept. Activity
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Wellesley Island Fire Dept. Activity
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Activity
22:07:18Â 10/01/21 V&T Stop COUNTY ROUTE 66 & STATE ROUTE 3, HOUNSFIELD(T)
22:12:13Â 10/01/21 V&T Stop N MAIN ST & PROSPECT ST, ADAMS(V)
22:38:47Â 10/01/21 Property Check 22529 AIRPORT DR; WATERTOWN AIRPORT
22:42:05Â 10/01/21 V&T Stop STATE ROUTE 177 & COUNTY ROUTE 69, RODMAN(T)
23:06:03Â 10/01/21 V&T Stop STATE ROUTE 232 & US ROUTE 11, WATERTOWN(T)
23:38:21Â 10/01/21 Disturb/Nuisnce 22419 EACHO DR, WATERTOWN(T)
23:59:32Â 10/01/21 Disturb/Nuisnce 5 US ROUTE 11; PHILLY FUELS, PHILADELPHIA(V)
00:10:16Â 10/02/21 Drug FOX CREEK RD & STATE ROUTE 12E, LYME(T)
01:31:33Â 10/02/21 V&T Stop STATE ROUTE 177 & COUNTY ROUTE 155, RODMAN(T)
01:41:58Â 10/02/21 V&T Stop STATE ROUTE 3 & FABCO RD, LERAY(T)
02:27:43Â 10/02/21 Alarms 110 RODGERS RD, BLACK RIVER(V)
03:38:12Â 10/02/21 Traffic Viol/Hz 7586 STATE ROUTE 289; ELLISBURG(T)
03:47:40Â 10/02/21 Domestic Dist 26364 STATE ROUTE 283, LERAY(T)
05:37:01Â 10/02/21 Harass/Stal/Thr 32586 STATE ROUTE 26, CHAMPION(T)
06:10:03Â 10/02/21 Disturb/Nuisnce 19226 US ROUTE 11; WATERTOWN BUDGET MOTEL
New York State Police ActivityÂ
23:38:21Â 10/01/21 Disturb/Nuisnce 22419 EACHO DR, WATERTOWN(T)
23:59:32Â 10/01/21 Disturb/Nuisnce 5 US ROUTE 11; PHILLY FUELS, PHILADELPHIA(V)
00:10:16Â 10/02/21 Drug FOX CREEK RD & STATE ROUTE 12E, LYME(T)
00:23:00Â 10/02/21 Cardiac/Resp Ar 216 MAIN ST, THERESA(V)
00:30:42Â 10/02/21 Disturb/Nuisnce 23976 COUNTY ROUTE 47, CHAMPION(T)
00:38:21Â 10/02/21 V&T Stop I 81 MM 144 N, ADAMS(T)
01:03:28Â 10/02/21 V&T Stop I 81 UTURN 30 N, ADAMS(T)
01:13:55Â 10/02/21 V&T Stop I 81 UTURN 41 N, WATERTOWN(T)
01:34:12Â 10/02/21 V&T Stop COFFEEN ST & BELLEW AVE, WATERTOWN(C)
01:49:14Â 10/02/21 V&T Stop I 81 & MASSEY ST OVERPASS, WATERTOWN(T)
01:49:49Â 10/02/21 Disturb/Nuisnce 26210 MOUNTAIN LN, LERAY(T)
01:51:26Â 10/02/21 V&T Stop STATE ROUTE 177 & STATE ROUTE 177, ADAMS(T)
02:12:35Â 10/02/21 V&T Stop COFFEEN ST & N MASSEY ST, WATERTOWN(C)
02:34:58Â 10/02/21 V&T Stop I 81 EXIT 43, ADAMS(T)
03:38:12Â 10/02/21 Traffic Viol/Hz 7586 STATE ROUTE 289; ELLISBURG(T)
03:47:40Â 10/02/21 Domestic Dist 26364 STATE ROUTE 283, LERAY(T)
05:37:01Â 10/02/21 Harass/Stal/Thr 32586 STATE ROUTE 26, CHAMPION(T)
06:10:03Â 10/02/21 Disturb/Nuisnce 19226 US ROUTE 11; WATERTOWN BUDGET MOTEL
State Park Police Activity
No activity.
DEC Activity
10:00:05Â 10/01/21 Suicidal Person ELDORADO RD & SR 3, ELLISBURG(T)
Adams Village Police Activity
19:23:39Â 10/01/21 V&T Stop 6 N MAIN ST; ADAMS FIRE DEPARTMENT
19:46:59Â 10/01/21 Domestic Dist 33 SPRING ST; 33 1/2, ADAMS(V)
00:11:41Â 10/02/21 Suspicious 38 MAIN ST; SOUTH JEFF RESCUE
02:11:27Â 10/02/21 2 To 6 Parking E CHURCH, ADAMS(V)
Alexandria Bay Village Police Activity
12:16:56Â 10/01/21 Traffic Incidnt 21 AVERY AVE
13:58:07Â 10/01/21 Police Callback 36 HIGH ST, ALEX BAY(V)
21:44:16Â 10/01/21 Disturb/Nuisnce 30 HOLLAND ST; BONNIE CASTLE MANOR
Antwerp Village Police Activity
No activity.
Black River and Evans Mills Village Police Activity
14:58:25Â 10/01/21 Background Inv 107 JEFFERSON PL; BLACK RIVER POLICE
17:23:52Â 10/01/21 Traffic Viol/Hz 144 MAPLE ST, BLACK RIVER(V)
18:49:45Â 10/01/21 V&T Stop S MAIN ST & US ROUTE 11
19:27:37Â 10/01/21 Domestic Dist 116 E REMINGTON ST, BLACK RIVER(V)
21:59:34Â 10/01/21 Public Service 29500 MAPLE ST, LERAY(T)
Carthage Village Police Activity
09:42:22Â 10/01/21 Assist-Law 829 ALEXANDRIA ST
10:43:01Â 10/01/21 Suspicious 702 S JAMES ST; APT C, CARTHAGE(V)
12:26:52Â 10/01/21 Domestic Dist 1 OXFORD ST, CARTHAGE(V)
15:50:45Â 10/01/21 Police Callback 120 S MECHANIC ST; CARTHAGE POLICE DEPT
17:52:23Â 10/01/21 Theft 829 ALEXANDRIA ST
19:16:49Â 10/01/21 911 Aban/Hangup 2 MARTIN AVE, DEFERIET(V),
West Carthage Village Police Activity
10:43:01Â 10/01/21 Suspicious 702 S JAMES ST; APT C
12:26:52Â 10/01/21 Domestic Dist 1 OXFORD ST
12:52:45Â 10/01/21 Assist-Law 90 BRIDGE ST; NORTHERN CREDIT UNION
14:41:32Â 10/01/21 Assist-Law 90 BRIDGE ST; CIRCLE K
15:05:35Â 10/01/21 Traffic Incidnt 3 BRIDGE ST; VA HOSPITAL
17:28:35Â 10/01/21 Homeless Person 30 N BROAD ST; PLEASANT NIGHT INN
19:16:49Â 10/01/21 911 Aban/Hangup 2 MARTIN AVE, DEFERIET(V)
Clayton Village Police Activity
17:19:52Â 10/01/21 Disturb/Nuisnce 413 WEBB ST; APT 1, CLAYTON(V)
Cape Vincent Village Police Activity
22:58:22Â 10/01/21 V&T Stop STATE ROUTE 12E & STONE QUARRY RD
Dexter Village Police Activity
No activity.
Glen Park Village Police Activity
08:04:30Â 10/01/21 Traffic Viol/Hz 263 E MAIN ST, BROWNVILLE(V)
Philadelphia Village Police Activity
No activity.
Sackets Harbor Village Police Activity
No activity.
Theresa Village Police Activity
No activity.
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