Watertown Police Arrest Local Man for Attempted Dissemination of Indecent Materials to Minors and Failure to Register Social Media Accounts

WATERTOWN, NY – The Watertown Police Department has announced the arrest of Paul John Avallone, age 67, of 140 Polk Street, Apartment 2, Watertown, NY, following an investigation into online crimes against minors and violations of the New York State Sex Offender Registry requirements.

On February 17, 2025, the department was contacted by members of Nicky Sal, an online watchdog group, regarding an alleged attempt to disseminate indecent materials to minors. Investigators determined that Avallone engaged in explicit conversations with an account he believed belonged to a 13-year-old female and attempted to solicit nude images.

During the investigation, authorities also discovered that Avallone had failed to register multiple social media accounts as required by state law.

Avallone has been charged with the following:

• Attempted Disseminating Indecent Materials to Minors in the Second Degree (Class A misdemeanor)

• Failure to Register and Verify a Social Media Account (three counts)

• Failure to Register as a Sex Offender in the First Degree (Class E felony)

Avallone was arraigned in Watertown City Court and remanded to the Jefferson County Correctional Facility without bail.

The Watertown Police Department commends the vigilance of community watchdog groups in assisting with investigations involving the safety of minors.

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Watertown Police Department – Daily Arrest Blotter (July 15, 2025)

Tieknesha Renee Fletcher, 37
Address: 146 N Orchard St, Apt B, Watertown, NY
Charges:

• Petit Larceny (2 counts), Class A Misdemeanor – PL 155.25
  Incident Details: Fletcher was arrested on July 11, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m. at CITGO, 610 State Street, after allegedly stealing two pairs of sunglasses, a purse, an Apple Watch, and AirPods Pro. She was released with an appearance ticket returnable to Watertown City Court on July 30, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Fletcher also had an active VOP warrant from Jefferson County and was turned over to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

Brittany Leigh Beutel, 31
Address: 1429 Gill St, Apt 435A, Watertown, NY
Charges:

• Aggravated Harassment 2nd Degree (Threat), Class A Misdemeanor – PL 240.30
  Incident Details: Beutel was arrested on July 11, 2025, at 9:54 p.m. for allegedly calling a man and threatening to show up at his residence and cause physical harm. She was issued an appearance ticket for Watertown City Court on July 13, 2025.

Jamie Pete Bonanno, 36
Address: 357 California Rd, Gouverneur, NY
Charges:

• Criminal Contempt 2nd Degree (Disobey Court Order), Class A Misdemeanor – PL 215.50

• Disorderly Conduct (Unreasonable Noise), Violation – PL 240.20
  Incident Details: Bonanno was arrested on July 12, 2025, around 1:15 a.m. at the Paddock Club, 1 Public Square, after allegedly violating a stay-away order of protection and later creating a disturbance by yelling and attempting to fight outside the establishment. The order of protection was issued from St. Lawrence County Family Court.

New York State Police – Troop D, Zone 3 Police Blotter

Jan J. Blackledge, 71
Address: Sackets Harbor, NY
Charge:

• Assault 3rd Degree: With Intent to Cause Physical Injury – PL 120.00(1), Class A Misdemeanor
  Incident Details: Blackledge was arrested on July 7, 2025, at 9:32 a.m. in the Village of Sackets Harbor following an alleged assault. The arrest followed a report of simple assault earlier that morning. Blackledge was issued an appearance ticket for a later court date.

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Juvenile (13)
Address: Hannibal, NY
Charge:

• Criminal Mischief 3rd: Damage to Property > $250 – PL 145.05(2), Class E Felony
  Incident Details: The juvenile was arrested on July 7, 2025, at 3:40 p.m. in the Town of Hannibal following a domestic family offense incident. A Family Court appearance ticket was issued.

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Juvenile (14)
Address: Pulaski, NY
Charge:

• Criminal Contempt 2nd: Disobey Court Order – PL 215.50(3), Class A Misdemeanor
  Incident Details: Arrested on July 7, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Town of Richland during a domestic dispute. A Family Court appearance ticket was issued.

Watertown Police Blotter – July 14, 2025

Location: Watertown, NY
Agency: Watertown City Police

Joseph Palladino, 25

Address: 35695 Jackson II Road, Carthage, NY
Arrest Date: July 13, 2025
Charge(s):

• Vehicle and Traffic Law 509-01: Operating a motor vehicle without a license
  Details:
  Palladino was issued Uniform Traffic Tickets (UTTs) after being stopped for driving without a valid license. He is scheduled to appear in Watertown City Court on July 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM.
  BAC / Additional Info: Not applicable.

Matthew Jeremy Dillon, 38

Address: 29822 State Route, Black River, NY
Arrest Date: July 11, 2025
Charge(s):

• Bench Warrant (CR-00777-25):

  • AUO 3rd (Aggravated Unlicensed Operation)

  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th
    Details:
    Dillon was arrested by Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputies and held pending arraignment in Watertown City Court.
    BAC / Additional Info: Negative for all checks.

Michael Rose Beadling, 47

Address: 903 Boyd St, Watertown, NY
Arrest Date: July 13, 2025, 10:54 PM
Charge(s):

• PL 215.50(3): Criminal Contempt 2nd – Disobeying Court Order
  Details:
  Beadling violated a stay-away order issued January 18, 2025, by appearing in the presence of a protected party during a domestic incident. He was held pending arraignment on July 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM.
  
  

4. John Thomas Brophy, 43

Address: 903 Boyd St, Watertown, NY
Arrest Date: July 13, 2025, 10:54 PM
Charge(s):

• PL 215.50(3): Criminal Contempt 2nd – Disobeying Court Order
  Details:
  Brophy was found with a protected party, violating a February 18, 2025, order from Cobleskill Town Court. He was held for arraignment in Watertown City Court on July 14, 2025.
  
  

5. Zachary Michael Wicks, 26

Address: 626 Van Buren Rd, Gouverneur, NY
Arrest Date: July 13, 2025, 7:00 PM
Incident Location: 300 Washington St
Charge(s):

• VTL 1192(4-a): DWAI (Drugs/Alcohol), Prior Conviction (Felony)

• VTL 1111(d)(1): Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device

• VTL 511(3)(a)(ii): Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd
  Details:
  Wicks was arrested following a traffic stop. His BAC was recorded at 0.14%. He was released on UTTs and is due in Watertown City Court on August 1, 2025, at 9:00 AM.

6. Nicole Jane VanBrocklin, 27

Address: 22447 Eacho Dr, Watertown, NY
Incident Date: June 30, 2025 (arrested July 13, 2025)
Charge(s):

• PL 120.14: Menacing 2nd (Weapon)

• PL 265.01: Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th

• PL 205.30: Resisting Arrest
  Details:
  VanBrocklin allegedly threatened another person with a knife, stating she would kill them. She resisted arrest and was taken into custody on July 13. She is scheduled to appear in Town of Watertown Court on July 31, 2025, at 9:00 AM.
  
  

New York State Police – Troop D Zone 3 Blotter

Date Range: July 13, 2025 at 7:01 AM – July 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Jurisdiction: NYSP Troop D – Zone 3
Counties Covered: Jefferson, Oswego, Lewis, Oneida

Allison M. Kearney, 37

Address: Watertown, NY
Arrest Date: July 13, 2025, 4:02 PM
Incident Location: Town of Pamelia
Charge(s):

• PL 155.25(A): Petit Larceny (Misdemeanor)
  Details:
  Kearney was arrested following a theft incident reported earlier in the day. She was charged with Petit Larceny and issued an appearance ticket for a future court date.
  Status: Closed/Cleared by arrest

Joseph M. Raymond, 34

Address: Mexico, NY
Incident Date: July 13, 2025, 2:30 AM
Incident Location: Village of Mexico
Charge(s):

• Domestic Dispute (pending charge determination)
  Details:
  Troopers responded to a domestic disturbance involving Raymond. Investigation remains active.
  Status: Investigation pending