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Police Blotter - City of Watertown - 3/3/25
March 03, 2025
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Skyler Jay Finnegan - Brayton (29) Homeless - Finnegan - Brayton is charged with Criminal Contempt In The First Degree & Harassment In The Second Degree. Reports state that he violated the term of a Stay Away Order of Protection when he struck Mykenzie Graves in the head and ear area. He was transported to PSB, processed and held pending arraignment.

Chad Allen Counrtyman (32) 20848 Shepard St. - Countryman is charged with Robbery in the First Degree & Criminal Possession of a Weapon. Reports state that Countryman entered a home at 292 N Indiana Ave. in the city. He did so with a folding knife in an attempt to forcibly steal property from Kyle St. Clair, by threatening with that knife. He was processed on charges and held pending arraignment.

Skylar Jay Finnegan - Brayton (29) Homeless - Finnegan - Brayton was arrested on a Executive Bench Warrant on the 200 Block on N Indiana Ave in the city. He was transported to PSB for processing and held pending arraignment.

Brooke Elizabeth Davis (28) 709 Myrtle Ave - Davis was arrested on a Executive Bench Warrant on the 200 Block of N Indiana in the City. She was transported to PSB, processed, and held pending arraignment.

Makenzie Jade Sides (24) 722 W. Main St. Apt.#1 - Sides is charged with Assault in the Second Degree & Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree. Police reports state that Sides possessed a flathead screwdriver and used it unlawfully against another by stabbing the victim, Samantha Sides, in the right leg during a domestic incident while having a previous conviction of Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree. She was transported to PSB, processed and held pending arraignment.

Desiree Shaylea Barbosa (21) 263 State St. Apt,# 401 - Barbosa is charged with Assault in the Third Degree & Criminal Mischeif in the Fourth Degree. Police say that Barbosa, not having the right to do so, did intentionally damage a Nike shirt, valued at $20 dollars belonging to , Miguel Ramirez, by grabbing and ripping the collar as she repeatedly struck him in the face with a closed fist, causing pain and swelling as well as a gasp to his lower lip. Barbosa was arrested, transported to PSB, and held pending arraignment.

Macy Lynn Ward (47) 113 W. Main St. Apt.# 703 - Ward is charged with Falsely Reporting an Incident in the Third Degree. Police say Ward knowingly provide a written statement claiming a domestic incident involving the crime of Meanacing in the Second Degree did occur, which investigation revealed did not occur. She was arrested, transported to PSB for processing and released with an apperance ticket for 3/18/25 in Watertown City Court.

Onica Charolette Severa Navarrete (29) 369 Flower Ave E - On 3/2/2025 Navarrete, without consent of the owner, exercised control of a Guilfoyle Ambulance when she entered the drivers seat of the Ambulance which was running while EMTs were in the back with a patient.She is charged with  Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle W/O Consent. She was arrested, transported to PSB for processing and released with an appearance ticket.

Tammy Jo Rounds - Rounds is charged with Offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree, Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, Welfare Fraud in the Third Degree, & Misuse of Food Stamps. Reports state that Rounds  who was not an "eligible recipient" of SNAP Benefits, did knowingly aquire SNAP benefits from the Jefferson County Department of Social Services by commiting a fradulent welfare act on 5.2.2019, 2/2/2020, 8/22/2020 & 7/5/2022 by submitting a written application knowing the instrument contained false information reguarding household income. Round's action resulted in her recieving $9,434 in Snap Benefits. She was arrested via DSS warrant issued.

Christian Martrell York (33) 10320 Sate Route 37, Lisbon - York was stoppe on the 800 Block of W. Main and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the Third Degree & Speeding. He was processed on scene and released with two apperance tickets

Cameron Kaleb Coe (19) Homeless - Coe is charged with Burglary in the Second Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, & Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree. Police reports state that Coe intentionally possesed a steak knife which he used to cause a laceration to the left kneck and shoulder are of Jesus Mendoza Jr. Coe was transported to PSB, processed, and held pending arraignment.

Joseph Angelo Haughton (35) Homeless - Haughton is charged by City PD with Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree. Police state he called, texted, and sent voice messages to the protected party, Christian Gebo, numerous times throughout the dates of 3/1/25 and 3/2/25 in violation of a Stay Away & Refrain From Order of Protection. He was transported to PSB, where he was processed and held pending arraignment.

Lindsey Jo Simonette (38) 147 Winthrop St. - Simonette is charge by Police with Disorderly Conduct. Police say Simonette was charged after repeatedly punching a female on the North Side of Public Square while numerous subjects were exiting Whistler's Tavern. She was transported to PSB, processed and released with an apperance ticket for 3/19/25.

William Henry Leslie (68) 169 Park Ave. - Leslie was pulled over on the 300 Block of Washington St around 10:16 P.M. and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a BAC of More tht .08%, DWI in the First Degree, and Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle.  He was transported to PSB where a breath sample was provided showing at BAC of .14%. He was processed and released with appearance tickets.

Jesus Menzoda Jr. (53) 264 S. Massey St. Apt.# C - Mendoza is charged by police with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree & Menacing in the Second Degree. Reports state Mendoza intentionally placed Eduardo D. Sanchez in reasonalble fear of physical injury, serious injury, or death, by displaying a machete and raising it towards Sanchez. He was transported to PSB, processed and held pending arraignment.

Joseph Angelo Haughton (35) Homeless - Haughton is accused of Meanacing in the Third Degree & Harassment in the Second Degree. Police reports say Haughton did shove a female victim to the ground and struck her with a shoe, in the face, during a domestic incident. He was transported to PSB, processed, and held pending arraignment.

Paul Kenneth Crandall (35) 114 Franklin St. Apt.# 309 - Crandall was charged by Police with Disorderly Conduct on the 100 Block of Public Square. Police say he caused a disturbance on Public Square and needed to be held back by  individuals after being told numerous times by Police to disperse. He was transported to PSB, processed, and released with an apperance ticket for City court.

Jeremiah Iosefo Fe'a (32) 9144 B Gen. Pike Loop, Fort Drum - Fe'a is charged with Resisting Arrest when police state he intentionally attempted to prevent a Uniformed Officer from an authorized arrest of himself by fleeing after being advised he was under arrest. He is also charge with Disorderly Conduct  after he engaged in a physical altercation with another male in the Westbound Lane of Public Square. He was transported to PSB, processed, and released with an appearance ticket.

Solomuu Feagai Maluia (22) 33051 4th Armored Div. Dr. Apt.# 319A - Maluia is charged by police with Disorderly Conduct. Police state he endaged in a physical altercation with another male on the sidewalk in front of 1 Public Square. He was transported to PSB, processed, and released with an apperance ticket.

 

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Kyle Michael Matthews, 31
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 Arresting Officer: Hayley E. Maguire

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Billy Joe Barnett-Martin
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Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd Degree
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 Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign
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Amanda Lynn Serrano, 42
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Criminal Mischief 4th Degree (Class A Misdemeanor)
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