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Emergency Incidents
Driver reports reckless van near shooting range
Traffic
20th Ave SE, Watertown, SD 57201
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a 911 traffic complaint near a shooting range on 20th Avenue Southeast involving a maroon Toyota Sienna that reportedly passed a stop sign and sped through a roundabout before heading south on Highway 81.
Reckless driving complaint on First Avenue Southwest
Traffic
1st Ave SW, Watertown, SD 57201
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller requested extra patrol checks near 1st Ave Southwest after reporting a red Ford pickup repeatedly doing burnouts in the area and then speeding away. The caller also reported the vehicle left tire marks in concrete during a recent pass through the area.
Traffic stop involving South Dakota trailer
Traffic
450th Ave, Watertown, SD 57201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near 450th Avenue and 27th Street in Watertown involving a South Dakota trailer plate.
Welfare check for juvenile walking without coat or shoes
Medical Emergency
W Kemp Ave, Watertown, SD 57201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond for a welfare check on a juvenile, described as about nine years old, walking without a coat or shoes toward a nearby business from the uptown bathrooms.
Traffic stop on I-29 near Watertown
Traffic
I-29, Watertown, SD
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop on I-29 northbound near mile marker 185, west of the Lincoln and Watertown area, involving a vehicle with a specific license plate.
Person warned for burning leaves in street
Disturbance
2nd St NW & 12th Ave NW, Watertown, SD 57201
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer contacted a person on South Second Street near East Twelfth Avenue about burning a pile of leaves in the middle of the roadway. The person was warned about a city ordinance violation.
Traffic stop on North Lake Drive
Traffic
N Lake Dr, Watertown, SD 57201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop in the 100 block of North Lake Drive involving a vehicle with a Minnesota license plate.
Hit-and-run crash at south roundabout
Traffic
5th St SE, Watertown, SD 57201
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible hit and run crash at the south roundabout involving a Minnesota Kenworth semi truck.
87-year-old female with possible UTI transported to ER
Medical Emergency
Meadow Lake Rd, Watertown, SD 57201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a location near Meadow Lake Road in Watertown for an 87-year-old woman who was conscious and breathing, with staff requesting transport to the ER for a possible urinary tract infection.
Loose aggressive dog reported chasing woman
Suspicious Animal Complaint
2nd Ave SW, Watertown, SD 57201
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a loose, aggressive dog near 2nd Avenue Southwest in Watertown. The dog, described as green and white and possibly a pit bull, was reportedly chasing a woman and creating concern that a child could be bitten.
Traffic signal green light not working
Traffic
3rd Ave NE & 11th St NE, Watertown, SD 57201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a traffic signal malfunction at the intersection of Third Avenue and 11th Street Northeast, where the green light was not working on the southeast corner. The street department was notified for repair.
Bicyclist flees after collision with parked vehicle
Traffic
4th St NE, Watertown, SD 57201
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible hit-and-run near Deadwood and 18th Street Northeast, where a bicyclist reportedly struck a parked vehicle and then rode away eastbound on C Avenue Northeast. A unit responded to look for the bicyclist.
Officers attempt to stop truck after accident report
Traffic
8th Ave NE, Watertown, SD 57201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed an accident-related vehicle complaint near 8th Avenue Northeast and coordinated to intercept a southbound truck near 164th, with the reporting party asked to pull in front of the truck.
Abandoned SUV without plates found in roadside ditch
Suspicious Activity
28th Ave SE, Watertown, SD 57201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers checked a possible abandoned dark SUV in a ditch off the road near 28th Avenue Southeast in Watertown. The vehicle reportedly has no license plates.
Complaint about SUV parked on private property
Disturbance
3rd St SW, Watertown, SD 57201
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a silver Chevy Tahoe parked on private property and too close to a business near 3rd Street Southwest in Watertown. An officer was dispatched and arrived at the scene.
Hit and run crash reported at Dakotaland Manufacturing
Traffic
Airport Dr, Watertown, SD 57201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible hit and run accident at a business on Airport Drive in Watertown. The incident may have occurred the previous night, and no information about the suspect vehicle was available at the time.
Two-vehicle crash at Third Avenue and Third Street
Traffic
3rd St NE & 3rd Ave NE, Watertown, SD 57201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash near Third Avenue and Third Street Northeast in Watertown. One patient was evaluated and apparently refused care or transport. Engine 4 stayed on scene to help clean up debris, and a nearby North Dakota vehicle was noted as not apparently involved in the crash.
Video alarm at construction site on 19th Street SE
Break-In
19th St SE, Watertown, SD 57201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a video alarm at a construction site on 19th Street Southeast in Watertown. The alarm company reported two people inside, but could not reach a key holder. Officers found multiple doors open and made entry to check the building for a possible burglary.
Car and deer collision near south roundabout
Traffic
1st St SW, Watertown, SD 57201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a vehicle-versus-deer crash near the south roundabout by 1st Street Southeast. No injuries were reported, and the deer was still alive.
Stalled vehicle on First Avenue Northwest
Traffic
1st Ave NW, Watertown, SD 57201
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a stalled vehicle in the 300 block of First Avenue Northwest, with later references to Blackbird Avenue Northwest that may relate to the same incident.
