Weekly Safety Report: Fatal Crash, Stolen Property, Inmate Attack, Cabin Fire, and Bicycle Collision in Jefferson County, New York

This week in Jefferson County, New York, several incidents occurred that require attention in the weekly safety report. These incidents include a car-pedestrian crash resulting in a fatality, charges filed against three individuals in a stolen skid steer investigation, a corrections sergeant injured in an alleged inmate attack, a cabin fire on Grindstone Island, and a car striking a bicyclist in Watertown.

Woman dies in car-pedestrian crash

wwnytv.com12-21-2023

A 75-year-old woman was struck and killed by a vehicle driven by a 51-year-old woman in Brownville. The victim had stepped out of her vehicle when the incident occurred. The investigation is ongoing.

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• Woman dies in car-pedestrian crash

State police in Carthage charge trio in stolen skid steer investigation

Romesentinel.com12-20-2023

Three individuals were charged with second-degree criminal possession of stolen property after a Bobcat skid steer was stolen from a business in Watertown. The suspects are a 42-year-old man from Dexter, a 48-year-old man from Watertown, and a 37-year-old woman from Watertown.

Related reports:

• State police in Carthage charge trio in stolen skid steer investigation
• 3 charged in connection with stolen skid-steer
• NYSP UPDATE : Trio of North Country suspects accused of of felony charges allegedly possessed a stolen skid-steer from Watertown

Corrections sergeant injured in alleged inmate attack

wwnytv.com12-19-2023

A sergeant at the state prison in Cape Vincent was injured when he was allegedly attacked by an inmate wielding a pen. The inmate was eventually subdued with the help of two other officers. The sergeant received treatment for his injuries and was released.

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• Corrections sergeant injured in alleged inmate attack

Grindstone Island cabin a total loss following fire

wwnytv.com12-17-2023

A cabin on Grindstone Island was completely destroyed by a fire. One man sustained minor burns, and the fire department had to use a barge to transport their truck to the island for firefighting efforts.

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• Grindstone Island cabin a total loss following fire

Car strikes bicycle in Watertown

wwnytv.com12-19-2023

A car collided with a bicyclist in Watertown, causing damage to the vehicle's windshield. The injured person was taken to Samaritan Medical Center, but no further information about their injuries was provided.

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• Car strikes bicycle in Watertown

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