Watertown man charged after city tree is cut down, police say
A Watertown man was charged with felony criminal mischief after police accused him of cutting down a city-owned tree outside a Wealtha Avenue address.
By Caleb Mercer, ClickNNY North Country Desk
A Watertown man was charged with felony criminal mischief after police accused him of cutting down a city-owned tree outside a Wealtha Avenue address on Nov. 4, 2026.
A 32 year old male, of Wealtha Ave., was charged at about 4:08 p.m. Wednesday. The tree was valued at $800 and was located between the sidewalk and street in front of the address, court documents state. Komar was accused of cutting it down without authorization.
He is scheduled to appear Nov. 23 in Watertown City Court.
Watertown's street-tree rules prohibit unauthorized cutting, removal or injury of trees in the street right of way. Written permission is required from the Public Works superintendent or the city's urban forestry designee. The city code also requires replacement of a removed city tree within one year and lists fines of $50 to $250 upon conviction.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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