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Port Leyden man jailed in hostage situation
Joseph S. Kraeger, 29, of 7931 Moose River Road, was jailed early Friday after being arrested by state police on eight charges in connection with a hostage situation.
Watertown police cite woman in early-morning disturbance on South Indiana Avenue
Watertown police allege that a city woman kicked an apartment door and a car, denting both, during a disturbance early Friday morning on South Indiana Avenue.
Two men charged in early-morning fight in Watertown
Watertown police charged two men with disorderly conduct after they were allegedly involved in a fight about 1:40 a.m. Sunday in the 1300 block of State Street.
Watertown Little Theatre celebrates 80 years
The first president of the society, Harold W. Conde, stressed that aspect in 1932 when he spoke at the Northern New York Federation of Women's Clubs.
Melani B. Southwell, 38, of 7888 Route 12E, Three Mile Bay, was charged at 11 p.m. Wednesday by Jefferson County sheriff's deputies on Route 12E in the town of Lyme.
Development agencies file suit over outstanding loans to Alteri Bakery
Two economic development agencies have filed suit against a Sackets Harbor businessman to collect on loans he personally guaranteed for Alteri Bakery Inc.
Nicole M. Brown, 29, of 22629 Eacho Drive, town of Watertown, was arrested at 1:10 a.m. Sunday by city police on a charge of driving while intoxicated at a sobriety road check in the 200 block of Mill Street.
What did the new city manager do at the National Security Agency?
The newly named city manager apparently has not gathered intelligence or tried to break codes for the National Security Agency; she's been a techie who's managed computer operations for the federal organization in charge of out-of-country eavesdropping.
Parolee trespassed in Watertown apartment, police say
A man released from prison on parole on March 2 was in Watertown police custody Thursday morning, charged with second-degree criminal trespass, a misdemeanor.
Watertown teen accused of punching two juveniles
A city man faces harassment and child endangerment charges after city police say he punched two boys in the face on consecutive days.
County Planning Board reviews Clayton distillery plans
The Jefferson County Planning Board reviewed site plans Tuesday for the 2,240-square-foot distilling operation on Route 12, just outside the village of Clayton.
Clock tower lights dispute continues
The issue surfaced in March when city of Watertown officials allowed green floodlights to be installed in the clock tower to help promote the North Country Goes Green Irish Festival.
Transitional Living preparing to take over Lowville mental health clinic
Officials at Transitional Living Services of Northern New York are seeking a smooth transition Friday when they assume operation of Lewis County's mental health clinic.
Ex-con from Lake Placid jailed in Watertown burglary
A Lake Placid man was charged Tuesday by state police in a 2011 burglary at the apartment of Mary M. Parry at 1212 Superior St.
The Maryland woman, who has been a high-ranking official with the National Security Agency, will take over her new duties in July, succeeding Mary M. Corriveau.
Massena man admits to failing to register
A Massena man pleaded guilty Tuesday in St. Lawrence County Court to felony failure to register as a sex offender.
Watertown man accused of breaking neighbor's toy gun
Jerry A. Moore Jr., 35, of 122 Maywood Terrace, was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief, answerable in City Court.
Police: Watertown car dealer received $1,000 rubber check
Steve Kushner, 61, Allen's Budget Motel, Route 342, was charged Monday by state police with issuing a bad check, and is summoned to Watertown Town Court.
Watertown woman admits possessing heroin at Bronson Street home
A Watertown woman admitted Tuesday in Jefferson County Court that she was found with heroin and marijuana at her home in March.
Watertown police charge two men with choking women
Two men are facing charges of criminal obstruction of breathing and blood circulation following arrests made by city police Monday in unrelated domestic fights.