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NewsNBC 6 South Florida (WTVJ) – PoliticsJuly 2, 2026Miami-Dade

Olympic Canoeist Indicted for Vandalism at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

U.S. Olympic canoeist David 'Davey' Hearn has been indicted on a felony charge of destruction of property related to an incident at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The indictment follows a series of arrests at the site after reports of damage to the pool's new blue liner and sealant.

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Why It Matters

The indictment marks a legal escalation in the ongoing controversy and maintenance issues surrounding the $14-million-plus rehabilitation project of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Key Facts

  • David 'Davey' Hearn was indicted on a felony count of destruction of property in D.C. Superior Court.
  • The indictment relates to an incident at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool where Hearn was arrested on June 19.
  • The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool underwent a $14-million-plus rehabilitation project this spring.
  • The National Park Service reported that the pool's liner was cut with a sharp object, damaging the foam sealant.
  • Frank Lands, deputy director of operations for the park service, stated that approximately 70 fence post tops were thrown into the pool.
  • Hearn denies removing or destroying any part of the pool coating.
  • The pool's new liner and coating were applied in a color designated as 'American flag blue'.
  • A June 9 incident involving pool damage was reported to the U.S. Park Police.

Who's Mentioned

locationLincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool“Site of the alleged vandalism and recent $14 million renovation.”personDavid 'Davey' Hearn“U.S. Olympic canoeist indicted for destruction of property.”organizationD.C. Superior Court“Court where the indictment was filed.”other70“Number of fence post tops allegedly thrown into the pool.”organizationNational Park Service“Agency managing the pool and reporting damage.”personFrank Lands“Deputy director of operations for the National Park Service.”personDonald Trump“Former President who attributed pool damage to vandals.”