Watertown City Police Department
Jefferson County · 4,260 cases analyzed
According to 4,260 public court records, cases originating from Watertown City Police Department in Jefferson County have a 19.7% dismissal rate and a 79.6% conviction rate.
Important: Statistics reflect institutional patterns, not individual officer performance. Dismissal rates are influenced by charge type mix, county prosecutorial practices, evidence factors, and other systemic variables. These statistics do not predict individual case outcomes.
Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026
Cases heard in Jefferson County Courts
Cases by Charge Type
| Charge | Cases | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petit Larceny | 545 | 29.1% |
| Other | 543 | 18.3% |
| Criminal Contempt | 474 | 31.3% |
| DWI / DUI | 385 | 0.8% |
| Endangering Welfare of a Child | 276 | 31.2% |
| Drug Possession | 234 | 16.5% |
| Weapons Offense | 198 | 9.3% |
| Criminal Trespass | 188 | 34.4% |
| Assault | 176 | 19.5% |
| Strangulation | 146 | 15.4% |
| Burglary | 140 | 9.0% |
| Escape / Bail Jumping | 129 | 12.1% |
| Grand Larceny | 124 | 3.7% |
| Theft of Services | 70 | 36.4% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 66 | 33.3% |
| Aggravated Harassment | 60 | 16.7% |
| Official Misconduct | 58 | 25.5% |
| Drug Sale | 56 | 3.8% |
| Identity Theft | 47 | 23.4% |
| Menacing | 45 | 11.1% |
| Robbery | 38 | 8.8% |
| Criminal Possession of Stolen Property | 34 | 20.6% |
| Kidnapping | 29 | 20.7% |
| Forgery | 29 | 11.1% |
| Sex Offense | 28 | 7.1% |
| Obstruction | 27 | 11.5% |
| Reckless Endangerment | 26 | 7.7% |
| Public Lewdness | 22 | 40.9% |
| Aggravated Unlicensed Operation | 22 | 0.0% |
| Fraud | 14 | 7.1% |
| Corrections Violation | 10 | 0.0% |
| Other Penal Law | 7 | 0.0% |
| Marijuana Offense | 6 | 33.3% |
Other Agencies in Jefferson
| Agency | Cases | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|
| NYSP Watertown | 988 | 10.5% |
| Jefferson County Sheriffs Office | 566 | 11.2% |
| Jefferson County District Attorney | 323 | 7.1% |
| Carthage Village Police Department | 50 | 6.0% |
| NYSP Alexandria Bay | 31 | 10.7% |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Agency statistics reflect case outcomes, not performance. Past outcomes do not predict future results.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 4,260 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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