Submitted video of an arrest Sunday afternoon near the 1500 block of Washington Street in Watertown, NY... Luis S. Melendez, III, 25, of 1227 Faichney Dr., Apt. 1, Watertown, was charged by Watertown police at 3:48 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, in the 100 block of Algonquin Avenue with second-degree assault, a felony, first-degree burglary, a felony, aggravated contempt, a felony, and second-degree obstruction of governmental administration, a misdemeanor. Melendez is accused of violating the terms of a

Video: Wrong-way driver on Public Square in Watertown, NY, at 12:32 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026 The Watertown Police Department has not released the arrest report for this incident. The pickup truck was towed from the scene. | Newzjunky

Dog missing in town of Watertown near US Route 11 Wyatt is still missing. No sightings yesterday at all. Text/call 315 778 2969 if you see him. | Newzjunky

Breaking News: City firefighters were dispatched at 5:30 a.m. Friday to a reported structure fire at 928 Boyd St. Fort Drum firefighters, Guilfoyle Ambulance, National Grid and Watertown police are assisting at the scene. The home is located on the corner of Boyd and S. Hamilton streets. All of the occupants appeared to safely exit the structure. According to city records, the 3-bedroom home built in 1900 is owned by Peter D. Larson. Check back for an update when released by Fire Chief Dale C. H